How is this a coping skill?
listening to music
you can listen to a song that is uplifting, happy, and motivating when you are angry to help remind you of positive feelings.
sad
examples:
-listen to happy music, talk to a friend/counselor/family, do something that makes you happy!!
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
No thought or feeling is wrong, it's what you do with them that counts.
True!
Internalizing your feelings and blaming yourself
NEGATIVE! Internalizing the issue and blaming yourself (beyond just takin responsibility for one's actions), leads to low-self esteem and sometimes depression.
exercise
Exercise helps you to get your mind off of your stress/emotions and also helps bump up your brain's feel good neurotransmitters, endorphins.
angry
examples:
-take deep breaths, walk away, write in journal
What goes around the world but stays in the corner?
A stamp
Avoiding your feelings and issues can help me to cope.
FALSE! Avoiding an issue altogether can lead to denying that a problem even exists. It is important to address your problems, seek help, and find way to solve them.
Seeking support
POSITIVE! Asking for help, or finding emotional support from family members, friends, therapists/counselors can be an effective way of maintaining emotional health during a stressful period.
journaling
This helps you to channel your feelings onto paper and helps you let go and reflect on them. It can be a way for you to openly communicate with your worries, dreams, and disappointments.
stressed
Examples:
-go for a walk, bake, exercise, seek support/ask for help, give yourself breaks between stressful tasks
What has a head and a tail, but no body?
A coin
Taking time for yourself each day is essential with coping with life's pressures.
True! Never forget to take care of yourself (:
Having some time to relax such as practicing meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and sitting in nature.
POSITIVE!!
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them!
When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
In the dictionary