Creative
This activity allows you to express yourself using crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
What is coloring?
Calling or texting someone you care about is one way to practice this type of wellness.
What is social wellness?
Taking slow, intentional breaths is one simple way to practice this.
What is mindfulness?
Taking a walk is an example of this type of wellness activity.
What is physical activity?
Doing this activity can keep your brain active while also being fun. Examples include sudoku, corssword puzzles, and word searches.
What are puzzles?
Writing down your thoughts, feelings, or experiences can be a helpful form of this creative activity.
What is journaling?
Playing a board game with other people can provide this benefit.
What is social connection?
This mindfulness strategy involves noticing things you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste.
What is grounding?
This activity can be done while sitting and can help you loosen up your muscles.
What is stretching?
Reading a book is an example of using this type of leisure activity to relax and engage your brain.
What is a cognitive activity?
Making something with your hands, such as a bracelet, painting, or craft, can help you practice this type of wellness strategy.
What is crafting?
When you're having a difficult day, talking to someone you trust can help you feel this way.
What is supported/connected?
Mindfulness encourages you to focus your attention on what is happening in this moment.
What is the present moment?
Dancing to your favorite song can be both a physical activity and this other category.
What is social or creative?
Playing cards, board games, or trivia can help you practice this while having fun.
What is problem-solving/thinking?
You don't have to be "good at art" to benefit from this. The focus is in exoressing yourself and enjoying the process rather that creating something perfect.
What is creative expression?
Volunteering, joining a club, or participating in a group activity are all ways to do this.
What is connecting with others?
If your thoughts are racing, focusing on your breathing instead of trying to solve every problem at once can be an example of this.
What is mindfulness?
You don't have to go to a gym to be physically active. Name one physical activity you could do at home.
You are feeling overwhelmed. Taking a break and focusing your attention on one manageable task at a time is an example of this strategy.
What is focusing/prioritizing?
You are feeling stressed and have 10 minutes to yourself. Which could be a creatuve way to manage your stress: solving a math problem, drawing a picture, or running a mile?
What is drawing a picture?
True or False: Asking for help when you're stressed can be a healthy wellbess strategy.
What is true?
True or False: Mindfulness means you have to completely clear your mind of all thoguhts.
What is false?
You're feeling frustrated after a difficult day. Going for a walk, stretching, or exercising could help you manage this.
What is stress?
True or False: Everyone will find the same cognitive activities relaxing.
What is false?