Physical Self-Care
This form of physical self-care reduces anxiety, depression, and improves self-esteem.
What is exercise?
What are boundaries
Consistent, supportive limits and protect themselves from overbearing demands Creating a Sacred Space
This mental self-care can be beneficial when feeling overwhelmed, and can allow us to feel recharged.
What is taking time to rest?
What are coping skills
a set of specific strategies we use to manage stress and overcome obstacles What is the Serenity Prayer?
Practicing these two things can help you maintain a healthier inner dialogue.
What are self-compassion and acceptance?
This term refers to practices intended to increase the chances of restful sleep, which in turn improves productivity and well-being.
What is sleep hygiene?
What relationships should have boundaries
This mental self-care involves inhaling and exhaling in deliberate rhythm.
What are breathing exercises?
What are some ways you cope with stress.
Any
Developing this is essential to practicing emotional self-care.
What are healthy boundaries?
Adults need this many hours of sleep a night.
What are examples of unhealthy boundaries
These boundaries aim to control the other person and manipulate them into doing things they don't want to do.
This mental self-care activity involves focusing on clearing your mind using mental and physical techniques.
What is meditation?
What are negative effects of stress.
headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping.
This emotional self-care practice involves shifting your focus from what is going wrong, and focusing on what is going well and appreciating the good in your experiences.
What is practicing gratitude?
Having good this can help you feel good in your own skin, increase your confidence, and assist you in social interactions.
What is good hygiene practices?
What are some boundaries you have
any.
This mental self-care may take the form of writing down your feelings and emotions at the end of your day.
What is journaling?
What are unhealthy coping methods?
Self-destructive behaviors like substance abuse, harmful thinking patterns like toxic positivity, or negative thoughts.
What is mindfulness?
How can physical wellness affect mental wellness
Exercise, good sleep, and solid hygiene can promote self esteem. Healthier habits also improve our brain and make us better able to handle stress and social interactions
What are the difference between rigid and flexible boundaries
Rigid boundaries aren't negotiable
This form of mental self-care has been shown to reduce stress, increase feelings of calm, and can leave you feeling refreshed and focused.
What is spending time in nature?
Why are coping skills important.
You will will always face stressful situations you need to overcome.
Taking a break from this can be beneficial for easing feelings of low self-esteem and depression, and limiting exposure has been shown to increase well-being and reduce the occurrence of comparison to others.
What is social media?