Physical Self Care
How often should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day
True or False: it is ok to cry.
True! Crying can be a healthy way to release emotions and express how you are feeling.
True or False: Self Care is selfish and is a luxury.
NO! Self Care is a necessity!
What is one self care practice in your relationships you can use when you are feeling overwhelmed or have too much to do?
Learn to say No (nicely)
First person to say an appropriate compliment to a member on the other team earns their team points (Without Yelling)
and...... GO!
Name two ways that taking care of yourself includes food
-cooking yourself food
-eating food
-grocery shopping
-preparing meals
-eating with family/friends
Name one way you take care of your self that involves emotions.
-Crying
-Reaching out to a friend
-Journaling
-Positive self talk/Affirmations
-Process emotions with self or trusted adult
True or False: Self care is a one time practice
False! Self care is an ongoing practice
Name one way you can practice self care in your relationships (Friends, Family etc.)
-Communicate
-Set Boundaries
-Ask for help
-Be vulnerable/honest
The team with the most people who ate lunch today!
Be honest!
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep
-Can vary!!
-limits your ability to learn/concentrate
-memory loss (memory storage is compromised)
-Crankiness (leads to aggression or inappropriate behavior that can affect relationships)
-Can worsen depression
-Muscle recovery/cell healing is impaired
True or False: Bottling up emotions is emotional self care.
True or False: Self Care can be different for everyone
True!
When you take care of your self, how does it effect your relationships with others?
-Less conflict.
-More joy.
-Less isolation.
-More connection.
-Better boundaries.
First team to have everyone finish 20 jumping jacks earns.
Stay in your team so I can see you.
Name two ways you take care of yourself that involves a physical activity.
-walking
-yoga
-stretching
-exercise
-cleaning
-progressive muscle relaxation
Name one workable coping skill to use when you are angry.
-Take a break
-Rip paper (or something similar)
-Exercise/Using punching bags
-Scream/yell (in an appropriate place like outside or my personal favorite: Scream sing)
-Shower to cool off
True or false: Self care is just "treating yourself" once
False: Self care isnt always easy. While watching TV all day or eating and entire pint of ice cream is nice, I can lead to unhealthy habits or avoiding other self care
Name a way that you take care of yourself that involves friends or family.
-Spending time with them.
-Calling someone when you are lonely or upset.
-Sharing a meal with your family.
-Inviting friends over for a party.
-Having good boundaries.
The team that has the highest collective amount of sleep last night?
Add up everyone's sleep times from your team
Share your favorite way to exercise!
Thank you for sharing!!
True or False: Expressing appropriately how something/someone makes you feel is a healthy thing to do.
True.
Share your favorite type of self-care and a new one that you would like to try!
Journaling, talking with a friend/counselor/therapist, meditation, gratitude statements, riding a bike, going on a walk/run, etc.
True or False: Appropriately voicing your concerns is a healthy thing to do in a relationship.
TRUE
What is an example of self-care that you can do this weekend?
-Participate in hobbies
-take a break from screens (TV etc.)
-find something to laugh about
-talk to friends/parent
-Face masks or other pampering items
-Set goals for the week