Self-Care
What is nourishment?
the process of providing your body with the nutrients it needs to grow, be healthy, and thrive
How many stages of sleep are there?
4
What is joyful movement?
An approach to movement that focuses on moving your body in a way that feels good
What is self-care?
The regular practice of looking after and taking care of yourself
What is physical self-care?
Taking care of your body and its needs
How many meals should someone try and have a day
3
What does REM and NREM stand for?
How can movement support emotion regulation?
It can be used to help cope during hard times - a structured way to release tension, negative energy, and focus on your body and the present moment
Who should do self-care?
Everyone should do self-care
What is one physical trigger people might experience?
Hunger, sleep deprivation, sensory overload
How many food groups should you try and have at each meal?
At least 3
What does prioritizing sleep mean?
Prioritizing sleep means that even though there might be other activities that we would enjoy more or prefer...
we know that our body needs to sleep and so we make the choice to take care of our body.
How does movement effect mood?
It releases feel-good hormones (endorphins), serotonin and dopamine that help support positive mood and motivation
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
What are the 5 types of self-care?
Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Environmental
BONUS 100: What are the 4 different areas of physical self care?
Nourishment, Movement, Sleep, Hygiene
How many food groups are there?
BONUS 200: Name all of the food groups.
5 - grains, protein, dairy, vegetables, fruit
What are 2 things that happen as a result of sleep deprivation?
more irritable, harder to focus/pay attention, harder to learn, more stress hormones, takes longer to fight off sickness, harder to regulate emotions
What are the 3 steps to using movement to address a need?
Notice & Label -> Choose -> Check In
What is resilience?
the ability to get through and bounce back from hard times
What are the 2 main ways to fuel your body (gain energy)?
Food & Sleep
What is the hunger/fullness scale and where on the scale should you try and stay?
The hunger/fullness scale is a tool to check in with your body and see how hungry or full you are. You should try and remain between 3-6 on the scale as to not be too hungry or too full.
What are 3 things the body does when you are sleeping?
Protects the body, Cleans the body, Repairs the body, Stores memories
Name 3 of the 5 reasons on how we can use movement
energize, calm down, release tension, connection, fun