Stress
What do you do to RELIEVE stress?
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True or False: Playing Sudoku, solitaire, or other games are things you can do to relieve stress.
True
Who are your trusted adults?
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1/3 of your life is spent doing this relaxing activity.
What is sleep?
What can you catch, but not throw?
A cold.
What do you do when you FEEL stressed?
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Name one unhealthy way of coping with your emotions.
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Name one thing you are proud of.
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__________ is a hormone that helps us wind down and prepare for sleep.
What is melatonin.
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
A mushroom.
What is a CAUSE of stress?
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Name two of your own coping skills.
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Name a positive quality about yourself.
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This is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness during periods of stress.
Self-care
I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold. Who am I?
A destist.
True or False: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a source of stress for many people.
True
This negative coping mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge an issue.
Denial
Psychological and emotional well-being/health
Having enough of this vitamin, which we get from the sun, helps us maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, and stay happy.
What is vitamin D?
What invention lets you look right through a wall?
A window.
Name 2 positive stressors.
Meeting or engaging in a challenge, coming in first in a race, getting a promotion, marriage, riding a roller coaster, holidays, exercise, etc.
DAILY DOUBLE: Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of mental illness or cravings, better management of emotions, increased mood, improve self-esteem, etc.
How can making mistakes be used to improve self-esteem?
Mistakes can be used as am opportunity for learning and growth.
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about problems, coping skills, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, etc.
Grandpa went out for a walk and it started to rain. He didn’t bring an umbrella or a hat. His clothes got soaked, but not a hair on his head was wet. How is this possible?
Grandpa is bald.