Healthy Habits
This activity helps your body release endorphins and reduces stress.
What is exercise?
Taking deep breaths is an example of this kind of technique.
What is relaxation or breathing technique?
Mindfulness means paying attention to the ___ moment without judgment.
What is present?
Talking to a trusted friend or family member is a form of this.
What is reaching out for support?
This kind of thinking involves focusing on the positive side of things.
What is positive thinking?
Getting 7–9 hours of this each night helps regulate mood.
What is sleep?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you process them.
What is journaling?
A popular form of mindfulness involving guided breathing and awareness.
What is meditation?
This type of professional can help people manage emotions and mental health.
What is a therapist or counselor?
The act of changing negative thoughts into more balanced ones.
What is cognitive reframing?
Staying hydrated can improve concentration and reduce irritability. How much water should most people aim to drink daily?
What is about 8 cups (2 liters)?
Listening to your favorite song or playlist can lower this physical stress marker.
What is your heart rate?
This short grounding exercise uses your five senses to stay present.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
What is False?
This common “thinking trap” involves expecting the worst possible outcome.
What is catastrophizing?
True or False: Eating junk food can improve your mental health.
What is False?
This 3-letter word describes using creative outlets like drawing or music to relieve stress.
What is art?
Yoga combines mindfulness with this physical activity.
What is stretching or movement?
Volunteering or helping others can improve your own ____.
What is mood or wellbeing?
Repeating encouraging statements like “I can handle this” is an example of this skill.
What is using positive affirmations?
This time of the day routine can set a positive tone for the day and help maintain balance.
What is a morning routine?
This phrase describes managing stress by focusing only on what you can influence.
What is “control the controllables”?
True or False: Mindfulness is only for adults.
What is False?
These people form your "support system"—they can include friends, family, teachers, or mentors.
What are supportive relationships?
True or False: You can control every thought that comes into your mind.
What is False?