The Thrill of the Chill
Get Organized
All about Ms. Baker
Express Yourself
BFFS
100
True of false. Sometimes our bodies show stress before we are even aware of it. Common signs of stress for many people include a stomachache, a headache, a stiff jaw or back ache.
True (Somatization if you want to be all fancy)
100
Writing things down in this can help you keep track of your assignments.
A planner or an agenda
100
True or False: Ms. Baker has three brothers
False. I am the middle of two kids.
100
True or false: Talking about your feelings with someone you trust is a helpful way to problem solve.
True
100
True or False, Asking an open-ended question is a great way to get to know someone.
True!
200
Exercise (specifically cardiovascular exercise like running, swimming, and playing soccer) releases these feel-good neurotransmitters.
A. Oxytocin, B Endorphins, C cortisol
B Endorphins
200
True or False? If you are disorganized you will always be a dumpster fire of messiness, lateness, low grades and despair.
False. Anyone can get better at anything with practice!
200
My favorite ice cream is also the same flavor a beverage many people enjoy when they first wake up.
It's coffee. And I dare anyone to question coffee ice cream's superiority as the universe's best ice cream flavor.
200
Writing down your thoughts in this can help you understand an perceive patterns.
A Journal
200
Saying "good game" after winner or losing and congratulating a competitor when you've lost are examples of good _______.
Sportsmanship
300
Taking deep ________ helps calm the parasympathetic nervous system. Conversely, taking quick, rapid, shallow, ______ actually increases our stress level.
BREATHS!
300
Being on time is important. To be on time it's usually best to consider the time you have to be somewhere and subtract your travel time. It's important for careers and friendships. Another name for being on time starts with a P and is called.
punctuality
300
I have children. How many and what are their genders?
Two kids: Finn 15 and Wyatt 13
300
____ self talk means that you would be speaking to your self with your inner dialogue the same way that you would speak to a friend.
Positive
300
A ___ is a neutral person who will bring two friends together to work out problems and find a solution.
Mediator
400
This is the ancient exercise that incorporates breathing, stretching, mindfulness, and flexility. It was first developed in India.
Yoga!
400
It's easy to lose your water bottles and sweatshirts at school. To track your belongings, it's a good idea to do a quick scan before you transition from place to place and do this with a sharpie.
Write your name on the item. And if you say write your name and phone number you're a stone cold genius.
400
I've run in 7 half marathons. How many miles is a half marathon?
13.1
400
Doing this by drawing, painting, making music, or using clay can help you get into a flow state and distract you from stress.
Making art!
400
If you are on social media (and not everyone is and that's perfectly fine because every family has different rules) it's important to only accept friend requests from ________.
People you actually know.
500
This is the response that your body undergoes when it perceives a threat such as a predator OR an upcoming math test.
Fight or Flight
500
This is a famous organizer who had a popular Netflix show and a book. She encouraged people to get rid of clutter and to spark joy.
Marie Kondo
500
I grew up in this tiny New England state known for it's Insurance Industry. It's also called the Nutmeg state.
Connecticut
500
__________ refers to the idea that what you share with a counselor stays with the counselor unless it references self-harm.
Confidentiality
500
This is the hormone that is produced when we hug a friend, cuddle a puppy, or spend time with our moms.
A. Epinephrine, B. Oxytocin. C. Glucose, D. Insulin
B. Oxytocin (the cuddle hormone)