Sleep & Rest
How many hours should someone sleep at night?
7-9 hours
Positive affirmations are defined as positive _________ about yourself.
Thoughts
This clear, calorie-free liquid is the absolute best choice for staying hydrated throughout the day.
Water
This quiet activity involves sitting or lying down and focusing on relaxation.
Meditation
Myth or Fact: Self-care only includes spa days, face masks, and napping.
Myth. Self-care includes setting boundaries, going for a walk, saying no to extra work, or organizing your space
Limiting these three dietary items in the afternoon helps promote better rest in older adults.
alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine
I am proud of____________.
Myself, my accomplishments, etc.
These types of foods, which include oats, beans, and whole grains, keep your digestive system running smoothly and keep you full longer.
Fiber
Describe deep breathing for relaxation
Breathe in slowly through your nose into your belly, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly through your mouth
True or False: High-intensity workouts are the only valid form of physical self-care.
False! Restorative movement, yoga, active recovery, or simply resting are vital components of physical longevity and injury prevention.
If you cannot fall asleep within this many minutes, experts recommend getting out of bed.
30minutes
Repeating positive statements while looking into this household object helps build self-awareness and confidence.
Mirror
Eating a mixture of different foods helps create a ______ diet.
Balanced
This technique uses your senses to help bring your attention back to the present moment.
Grounding
True or False: Chronic multitasking significantly reduces productivity, working memory, and cognitive performance.
True! The human brain rapidly switches tasks rather than processing them simultaneously, which increases mental fatigue.
This type of daytime rest can severely disrupt your sleep-wake cycle if extended
Naps
The technical term for changing a negative inner monologue into a positive or realistic perspective.
Reframing
These nutrient supports your immune system and help your body perform many functions.
Vitamins and minerals
A simple four-step relaxation technique that involves inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding for equal counts of four seconds each.
Box breathing
True or False: Managing your feelings means completely suppressing your negative emotions until you are alone.
False! Managing your feelings involves acknowledging and processing emotions constructively, not suppressing or bottling them up.
Experts recommend keeping your bedroom environment described by these two temperature and sound conditions.
Cool and quiet
I am enough just as I _____!
Am
How does dehydration affect the body?
Even mild dehydration impacts thinking, mood, and concentration.
This combination of rhythmic breathing with a series of postures or flowing movements help relieve stress.
Yoga
True or False: Venting your anger by aggressively screaming or punching a pillow helps dissipate your rage faster.
False! Research shows that aggressive tendencies often reinforces neural pathways for anger, keeping you agitated longer rather than calming you down.