Physical Self Care
What is one way to make your meals healthier?
Adding protein, veggies, drinking water, etc.
What is one example of a positive affirmation?
"I am enough"
"I am beautiful"
"I am worthy"
"I am smart"
and more!
True or false: intellectual self care requires us to be "book smart."
FALSE (taking care of your brain doesn't have anything to do with your intelligence!)
True or false: setting boundaries is a form of social self-care.
True! Setting boundaries allows us to have healthy and supportive relationships.
What can fill a room but doesn't take up space?
Light
How many hours of sleep should the average teen get?
8-9
Name one person you trust to talk to about your emotions.
Anyone!
What is one skill you would like to learn in the next year?
Any!
What is one way we can stay connected with our social supports?
Calling, texting, playing games, making plans, writing letters, etc.
If you speak its name, you break it. What is it?
Silence
What is one form of exercise that you ENJOY?
Dancing, swimming, running, weight lifting, hiking, etc.
What is one way you've practiced emotional self-care in the last 24 hours?
Journaling, talking to supports, going to therapy, using coping skills, etc.
What is one way you like to challenge yourself?
Trying new things, engaging in a learning process, doing something that makes you anxious, etc.
What is one boundary you have set with a friend?
Any!
How many months have 28 days?
All of them
What might a healthy bedtime regimen look like?
Practicing hygiene, staying off of screens, doing something relaxing before bed, etc.
What is one coping skill that you would like to implement into your routine?
List 2 ways to practice intellectual self-care.
Researching a topic of interest, reading, doing puzzles, learning a new skill, etc.
What are 3 characteristics of a good friend?
Good listener, empathetic, understanding, honest, etc.
What word begins with a T, ends with a T, and has a T in it?
Teapot
Name 3 ways you have practiced physical self care in the last 24 hours.
Bathing/showering, hygiene, eating, sleeping, exercise, taking medication, attending appointments, etc.
What are 2 examples of things we can journal about?
Current stressors, past stressors, feelings, negative self-talk, gratitude, writing letters, etc.
What is one thing that can make it difficult to practice intellectual self-care?
Limited access to educational resources, lack of motivation, procrastination, anxiety, depression, etc.
What is one boundary we can set with friends to make sure we are prioritizing our own self-care?
Only texting back when we have the space for it, allowing for alone time to recharge, only discussing topics we are comfortable with, etc.
You see it once in June, three times in September and never in May. What is it?
The letter E