Definitions
An overwhelming fear or worry, sometimes about the future or bad things happening.
What is anxiety
A breathing technique where you put your hand on your stomach and breathe deeply, feeling your abdomen rise and fall.
What is belly breathing?
A simple bike ride, dance class, or even a brisk walk can be a powerful tool for those suffering from chronic anxiety. Activities like these also help people who are feeling overly nervous and anxious about an upcoming test, a big presentation, or an important meeting.
What is exercise?
True or False:
Thoughts we tell our selves such as "I'm not good enough" "I'm so stupid" are helpful to motivate ourselves.
FALSE: These are negative thoughts, negative thoughts are not based on reality and can contribute to increased anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
This is something you can do, especially when you are angry, so that you allow yourself to calm down before you say or do something you'll regret.(Also, your math teacher approved)
What is count to 100
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations.
What are coping skills?
Select the correct breathing techniques:
A. Holding your breath for 1 minute
B. Figure eight breathing
C. Bubble breath
D. Breathing as fast as you can
B. Figure eight breathing
C. Bubble breath
What is the national animal of Scotland?
A. Horse
B. Bull
C. Unicorn
D. Lion
Answer: C-Unicorn
One way to shift your mindset is to focus on what you control, instead of worrying about what you can't change. Which things are NOT in your control?
A. Your actions
B. Another student's choices
C. When your assignments are due
D. Your words
B. Another student's choices
C. When your assignments are due
These are exercises that may help you refocus on the present moment to distract yourself from anxious feelings. For example: Clenching your fists and releasing, or thinking of your favorite things.
What are grounding techniques?
a natural state of mind caused by one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
What are emotions?
Breathing technique where you trace lines of squares as you breath in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, breath out for 4 seconds, and then hold no breath for 4 seconds.
What is box breathing?
Do this activity alone or with friends like "none's watching", maybe even "Shake it off". It involves melodic sounds and lyrics
What is dance?
These types of thoughts are often referred to as the "inter critic" that tend to focus on the negative. For example: Black-and-white thinking, catastrophizing, "should" statements, etc.
What are cognitive distortions (irrational thoughts)?
This exercise helps to ease tension in your body by tensing parts of your body staring with your feet and ending with your head.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Aches and pains, physical inactivity, change in appetite, inability to focus and concentrate, irritability, difficulty sleeping, sweating, rapid heartbeat and breathing.
What are symptoms of anxiety?
Where is it illegal to frown at cows?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. USA
D. UK
Answer: C- USA
You can't really go for a run when in the middle of class. This is an action you can do while seated at your desk. (Just don't let your teacher catch you throwing it.)
What is squeeze a stress ball?
Try this activity that involves writing or drawing. It may help reduce stress and anxiety and provide a positive outlet for your thoughts and emotions.
What is journal?
Select all the positive relaxing activities you can do to reduce anxiety?
A. Skimp on sleep
B. Listen to music
C. Go for a long walk
D. Being around negative people/being alone
Correct answer:
B. Listen to music
C. Go for a long walk
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension caused by difficult or very demanding circumstances.
What is Stress?
People usually start to breath like this when our worries or nerves start to over take our thoughts.
What is shallow breathing?
A mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility. It may also help manage pain and reduce stress
What is yoga?
What are affirmations?
To think calm thoughts in order to relax.
What is meditate?