Felxible Thinking
The opposite of flexible thinking.
What is stuck or rigid/rock thinking.
True or False: breathing techniques are ways of reaching Mindfulness.
True
True or False: you only need to breath in once to get the full positive effect of a breathing technique.
False. It usually is most effective 5-7 times.
True or False. Anxiety is always bad for you
False. The right balance can keep us motivated.
How long can a snail sleep at one time.
Up to three years
Another name for Flexible Thinking.
What is brain stretching.
Describe what Mindfulness is.
Mindfulness is being in the present moment with awareness and acceptance without judgment of self and others.
What you need to do belly breathing.
Your belly, lings, nose.
True or False: It is best to focus on things we cannot control.
False. It is best to focus on things we can control.
How many insects can a bat eat in one hour.
Up to one thousand or 4 times it's own weight.
The first Step in Flexible Thinking.
What is Take A Deep Breath.
The five senses.
Sight, hear, smell, touch feel.
How a breathing technique can help.
Focus, more oxygen to the blood, get to sleep, make better choices, calm/ground a person, get in a positive mood.
What are ways to scale our anxiety.
Thermometer, numbers, Moodmeter, colors.
How many noses do slugs have.
Four
When is Flexible Thinking helpful.
What is when things do no go the way you planned or finding a solution to an unexpected problem.
True or False: Mindfulness skills can help a person regulate and calm.
True
Name two breathing techniques.
Belly, box, starfish, positive memory, hand, dragon, birthday cake, count to 5.
Are two strategies to manage anxiety.
Exercise, talking to friends/family/supports, distraction, mindfulness breathing,
How do you hypnotize a frog.
Hypnotize a frog by placing it on its back and gently stroking its stomach.
The four Steps of Flexible Thinking.
What is 1) take a deep breath 2) Realize some things are out of your control 3) Change your plan 4)accept the change
Name one way to practice Mindfulness using each sense..
Examples: color, smell a candle, describe what is in the room with you, music, a stuffed animal or pet, a snack/candy etc.
Breathing techniques will solve problems.
No they will not. They get us better able to solve a problem.
Describe a way you feel anxiety in your body.
Describe where and how they are felt in the body and how they make you think.
Where is the heart of a shrimp located.
In it's head.