Healthy Habits
This is the number of hours of sleep most people need to feel their best?
What is 7–9 hours?
This simple technique involves slowly breathing in and out to calm yourself.
What is deep breathing?
When you challenge a negative thought, you are using this skill.
What is cognitive reframing?
Talking to this person can help you work through problems.
What is a friend or counselor?
Doing this with music can instantly lift your mood.
What is dancing or singing?
Exercise releases this “feel-good” chemical in your brain.
What are endorphins?
Tensing and relaxing muscle groups one at a time is called this.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This is the term for thoughts that make situations seem worse than they are.
What are catastrophizing thoughts?
A group that helps people share feelings and experiences safely is called this.
What is a support group?
This creative hobby uses colors and designs to express feelings.
What is art or coloring?
This type of food gives your brain long-lasting energy.
What are complex carbohydrates?
Visualizing a peaceful place in your mind is known as this.
What is guided imagery?
Writing down your feelings to process them is known as this.
What is journaling?
The skill of really listening to understand someone else’s point of view is called this.
What is active listening?
Watching a funny video or movie helps by triggering this natural response.
What is laughter?
Staying hydrated helps your mood. How many glasses of water are recommended daily?
What is 8 (about 64 oz)?
This ancient practice uses poses and breathing to reduce stress.
What is yoga?
“I can handle this” is an example of this type of statement.
What is a positive affirmation?
Setting limits with others to protect your well-being is called this.
What are healthy boundaries?
Getting outside for a walk can improve your mood because of this vitamin from sunlight.
What is vitamin D?
This habit at night helps signal your brain it’s time to rest.
What is a bedtime routine?
Slowing your heart rate and calming your thoughts through awareness of the present is called this.
What is mindfulness?
This strategy helps you focus on what you can control, not what you can’t.
What is radical acceptance?
Reaching out instead of isolating is an example of this kind of coping.
What is social coping?
Trying something new or exciting for enjoyment is called this type of activity.
What is recreation or leisure?