Self-Soothing
How can you use your sense of hearing to calm yourself?
Listen to music, listen to nature sounds
Fill in the blank- Distraction can help your mind stop thinking about _________thoughts.
Anxious, negative, bad
Which is NOT an emotion? Excited, nervous, jealous, hungry, or angry?
Hungry! You do FEEL hungry, but it's NOT an emotion!
True or False- Mindfulness is focusing on one thing at a time.
True or False- Using your 5 senses to calm your body and mind is called grounding.
True
Do distractions help solve a problem?
No, but they can help take your mind off a problem until you feel calmer.
I got up and made my bed even though I wanted to sleep all day. Did I use opposite action?
Yes!
I see a snake out in my yard and I scream and run into my house. What emotion might I be feeling?
Scared, nervous, anxious
What senses can you use while eating mindfully?
All of them!
What sense are you using if you pet an animal or use a fuzzy blanket to help you?
Touch
Which is NOT a distraction? Riding a bike, arguing with your siblings, reading a book, or drawing?
Arguing with your siblings
If I feel sad, what is an opposite action I can take?
Smile, say something positive to myself, compliment a friend.
True!
Name one activity you can do mindfully.
You can do anything mindfully, as long as you pay attention to the activity and let other thoughts go
Where can you use your sight to help you feel calmer?
Anywhere!
True or False- Counting items in the room that begin with the first letter of your name is a distraction.
True
I am MAD! Is stomping my feet and throwing my toys a good example of opposite action?
Nope! And it could be dangerous too!
Does your body give you clues to what emotion you might be feeling?
Yes! Your heart might beat fast, your hands might turn into fists or you might smile!
True or False- Mindfulness is easy.
No! It takes a lot of practice!
True or False- Using a sour candy can help you when you feel really anxious?
True!
Can talking to a friend be a distraction?
Yes! It's a great distraction!
You feel really nervous about your test. Is saying "You got this!" or "Just try your best" an opposite action?
Yes! And it's being kind to yourself!
Name one emotion that you felt today.
Happy, excited, sad, frustrated, nervous...
Who can do a mindful activity?
Anyone!