Self-Care
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, particularly during periods of stress
What is self-care?
A feeling of emotional or physical tension, coming from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous
What is stress?
Activities you do that improve the well-being of your physical health
What is physical self-care?
Name 3 examples of physical self-care habit
- Try a new workout
- Eat nourishing foods
- Get adequate sleep
- Play your favorite sport
- Dance
- Drink more water
The ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us
What is mindfulness?
This tool can help you manage your daily self-care habits
What is a self-care plan?
True or False?
Self-care looks different for everyone.
True
Self-care can look different for everyone, and that's okay. The most important thing about self-care is that it feels good to you.
Activities that nurture your spirit and allow you to think bigger than yourself
What is spiritual self-care?
Name 3 examples of mental self-care habits
- Practice mindfulness
- Having a growth or positive mindset
- Unplug from technology
- Read a book
- Declutter (Sort)
- Listen to music
- Learn something new
The state of being free from tension, stress, and anxiety.
What is relaxation?
Positive or negative lifestyle behaviors that affect how you deal with life's challenges and stresses
What are self-care habits?
Name 3 symptoms or signs of stress
- Dizziness
- Headaches (Headaches)
- Exhaustion (Exhaustion)
- Racing heart
- Upset stomach
- Changes in appetite
Activities that nurture and deepen the relationships with people in your life
What is social self-care?
Name 3 examples of spiritual self-care habits
- Spend time in nature
- Attend a religious service
- Journal
- Listen to music
- Create something
- Meditate
A practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation?
Name 3 examples of negative behavior self-care habits
- Overeating / Undereating
- Lack of sleep
- Too much screen time
- Inability to control anger
- Inability to manage stress or anxiety
- Friendships with toxic people
- Negative self-talk
True or False?
There's no one right way to practice self-care
True
There is no one right way to practice self-care, but there are wrong ways. If you're doing things you think people are “supposed” to do as part of a self-care routine, but it actually feels unproductive or even stressful to you, cut it out! Do what feels good, restorative, and manageable for you.
Activities that help you connect, process, and reflect on a full range of emotions
What is emotional self-care?
Name 3 examples of social self-care habits
- Join or start a club
- Reach out to someone new
- Set healthy relationship boundaries
- Support a friend in need
- Reach out to your support system
- Prioritize time with loved ones
Name 3 signs of a healthy relationship
- You respect each other's boundaries
- You trust each other
- You're honest with each other
- You both put in time and effort
- You accept each other for who you are
- You help each other grow as individuals
Name 3 examples of positive behavior self-care habits
- Engaging in physical activity
- Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet
- Getting at least 8 hours of sleep
- Taking time to relax
- Having a growth mindset
- Spending time with loved ones
- Managing stress and anxiety in healthy ways
- Having healthy boundaries
Name 3 common stressors for people your age.
- Lack of sleep
- Dehydration
- Too much screen time / social media (Too much time in front of the screen / social networks)
- Emotional distress
- School demands
- Peer conflicts
Activities that stimulate your mind or your intellect
What is mental self-care?
Name 3 examples of emotional self-care habits
- Practice gratitude
- Journal
- Talk with a close friend or counselor
- Leave encouraging notes for yourself
- Positive self-talk
A network of people who provide an individual with support, respect, and care
What is a support system?