TRUE/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.
A feeling of emotional or physical tension, coming from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous
What is stress?
Self-care 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
Self Care is selfish and is a luxury.
NO! Self Care is a necessity!
True or false, Self care is easy.
False
The state of being free from tension, stress, and anxiety.
What is relaxation?
Self-care 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
This tool/plan can help you manage your daily self-care habits
What is a self-care plan?
True or False: Self care is something that you only do when you are stressed out
What is false? It is important to practice self-care daily to manage your stress, even when you are not feeling overwhelmed or stressed out.
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?
Self-care Activities that help to regulate our emotions and cope with difficult feelings as they arise and is vital to our happiness and overall quality of life.
What is emotional 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 network of people who provide an individual with support, respect, and care
What is a support system?
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.
Name 3 symptoms or signs of stress
Dizziness
- Headaches (Headaches)
- Exhaustion (Exhaustion)
- Racing heart
- Upset stomach
- Changes in appetite
Self-care activities you do to stimulate your mind and cultivate a healthy coping skills
what is psychological self-care ?
Name 3 examples of personal self-care habits
- Spend time in nature
set goals
spend time with friends
alone time
have hobbies and interests
write
read
listen to music
journaling
Name two positive activities that you can do with a friend for good self-care
What is play a game, go for a walk, laugh, watch a funny movie online together, listen to music together, dance party, play sports. kick the ball around, ride bikes, go shopping, get your nails done
True or False: Self care is an individual activity and doesn't include others in your self care plan.
False. Self care doesnt mean having to isolate, it can be good to include others in your plan or reach out to others when needed.
Name two consequenced of not getting enough sleep
-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 depressio
Self-care activities that involve building relationships with regular connection and healthy boundaries
what is social self care?
Name 3 examples of psychological self-care habits
therapy
self-reflection
journaling
reading
meditating
support groups
self-help books
Name two ways you take care of yourself that involves a physical activity.
walking
-yoga
-stretching
-exercise
-cleaning