Stress
Something you feel when you have a lot going on at once, an important decision to make, an unexpected change in your life or a big event coming up
Stress
True or False: Exercise can help you to cope with stress
True
Does mindfulness occur in the past, present or future?
True or False: Stress can be helpful
True (in small amounts!)
How many hours of sleep should you get each night?
8-10
True or False: Mindfulness is a choice you can make any time or anywhere
True
Name one source of stress for you
Examples: parental expectations, school assignments/tests, moving, parents fighting, conflict with friends etc.
True or False: You should keep it to yourself when you're feeling stressed and not reach out to family or friends
False
True or False: You have to be doing yoga or meditating to fully practice mindfulness
False
Name a physical symptom of stress that you might experience
Examples: pounding heartbeat, headache, sweating, nausea, shakiness, feeling low energy/tense etc.
Name something you can do to help you cope with stress in your life
Examples: make time for yourself, spend time outside, get enough sleep, exercise, eat healthy foods, use positive self-talk, listen to music, keep a gratitude journal, spend time with loved ones/pets etc.
When can you practice mindfulness?
Examples: When sitting in class, eating, walking, talking to friends/family, worrying about the past or future-- basically at any time or place!
Name an emotion that stress might make you feel
Examples: anxious, angry, sad, negative, helpless, irritable etc.
You're stressed about an upcoming test: What is something under your control that you can do to help yourself in this situation?
Examples: study, read through your textbook, ask peers, get a tutor or ask your teacher questions etc.
How can gratitude journaling make you more mindful?
Brings your awareness to the present moment, trains your mind to recognize the positive things in your life, helps you see the good even when you have a bad day, turns your focus inward etc.