Feel Good Activities
Listening to favorite songs from your younger years may bring back happy ____.
memories
Spending time with friends can lower stress through social ____.
connection
This gentle exercise combines movement and breathing.
Yoga
This phrase means paying attention to the present moment.
Mindfulness
True or False:
Some stress is a normal part of life.
True
Working on crosswords, word searches, or Sudoku keeps this active.
The brain
Drinking enough of this helps prevent tiredness and headaches.
Water
Writing thoughts in a journal may help organize these.
Feelings
Writing down three good things each day you are thankful for is called practicing ____.
gratitude
Laughing can help lower stress and boost this emotion.
Happiness
This hobby with flowers, soil, and sunshine can be very calming.
Gardening
Experts often recommend limiting this ingredient because too much can raise blood pressure.
Sodium
Deep breathing sends more of this essential gas to the body and brain.
oxygen
Focusing on one task at a time can reduce feeling this way.
overwhelmed
Ongoing stress may weaken this body system that helps fight illness.
the immune system
Spending time with a friendly dog or cat is often called pet ____.
Pet Therapy
Eating foods high in this natural substance can help support healthy digestion.
Fiber
Drinking enough water helps prevent tiredness caused by this condition.
dehydration
Saying “I can handle this” is an example of positive ____.
Self Talk
Stress may cause muscles to feel tight in this common area between head and back.
the neck
This hormone, often called the “feel-good chemical,” can increase during laughter and exercise.
endorphins
Strength exercises help maintain this, which naturally decreases with age if not used.
(Lean) muscle mass
The brain sends signals through this system to control the body.
the nervous system
Sharing worries with someone you trust can help lighten the ____
Load
Chronic stress may raise levels of cortisol, which can affect this natural sleep hormone.
melatonin