Types of Self-Care
Going for a walk, eating balanced meals, and getting enough sleep are examples of this type of self-care.
A. Spiritual Self-Care
B. Physical Self-Care
PHYSICAL SELF-CARE!
On average, how many hours of sleep is a person supposed to get each night in order to sustain healthy functioning?
7-9 hours
How many minutes is it recommended for an adult to exercise daily?
30 minutes
Making time to engage in leisure activities is a good way to address part of your self-care
These nutrients give your body energy and are found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta.
CARBOHYDRATES
On what day of the week does OT offer grooming group?
Thursdays!
Calling a friend when you feel lonely or spending time with family or friends falls under this category.
A. Spiritual Self-Care
B. Social Self-Care
SOCIAL SELF-CARE!
Adults are generally advised to drink about this many cups of water each day to stay hydrated
8 cups of water (64 oz)
What is something important that you should do before AND after exercising? Why?
Stretching to prevent injury
Name a hobby where you have to wear a helmet
Baseball, Football, Biking
What is another word for "Salt" that you usually see on nutrition labels?
SODIUM
Washing your hair regularly helps keep your scalp clean and prevents this.
Dandruff or itchiness
Emotional self-care involves activities that help you connect, process, and reflect on a full range of emotions. Which is NOT an example of that:
A. Talking to a therapist
B. Writing in a journal
C. Organizing your closet
Organizing your closet
Washing your hands before eating helps prevent this
What is one benefit of exercising?
Possible answers: building strength & endurance, improve heart health, gives you energy, boosts your mood, etc.
This type of leisure activity, done on ice with blades, can improve balance, leg strength, and coordination.
Ice Skating!
This food group includes raisins and honeydew and many types of these foods are high in Vitamin C.
FRUIT!
To maintain good oral hygiene, it’s recommended that a person make about this many dental visits each year.
2 visits
Mental self-care has to do with stimulating your mind. What is one example of this?
Doing sudoku, playing chess, doing crossword puzzles, reading a book, etc.
True or False: Taking your medication as prescribed is part of self-care.
TRUE
True or False: Exercise only benefits your body, not your mind.
FALSE!
Name one activity that you have done during an OT group that you may use as a coping skills after being discharged
True or False: Protein is the most important nutrient, more important than carbohydrates and fats.
FALSE! All three macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats) are important for health. Protein helps build and repair tissues, carbs give energy, and fats support brain function and cell health. No single macronutrient is universally “more important” than the others.
Name 3 things you can do during a grooming group to take care of your hygiene?
Shave, wear a face mask, pluck eyebrows, cut fingernails/toenails, receive a haircut, put on nail polish, etc.
Meditation, prayer, or spending quiet time in nature are examples of this type of self-care that connects you to your values and sense of purpose.
SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE
What are three healthy ways to cope with stress?
Regular exercise can release these “feel-good” chemicals in the brain that help reduce stress and improve mood.
Endorphins!
What are the benefits of engaging in leisure activities?
Reduces stress and anxiety, Improves mood, Boosts social connections, Enhances physical health, Encourages creativity and personal growth
True or False: A grande Mocha Frappuccino (16oz) from Starbucks has less sugar than a regular 12oz can of Coca-Cola?
FALSE! It has approx 63g of sugar. Coca-Cola has 39g of sugar.
Name three daily hygiene activities that help keep your body healthy.
Brushing teeth, showering, changing into clean clothing, washing hands, brushing hair, using deodorant