Mindfulness Basics
What practice means paying attention to right now instead of replaying 1978?
Mindfulness
Saying “no” to something that exhausts or upsets you is called what?
Setting boundaries
A racing heart, sweaty palms, and “oh no” thoughts might signal what feeling?
Anxiety
Tensing and relaxing your muscles one by one is called what?
Progressive muscle relaxation
When your mind wanders during breathing and you gently bring it back, that is called what?
Refocusing (not “failing”)
Going to bed at a decent hour is self-care, even if your favorite show is on. True or False?
True
Treating yourself like you would treat a dear friend is called what?
Self-compassion
Taking a short walk can improve mood because it releases what feel-good chemicals?
Endorphins
Naming 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear is called what type of skill?
Grounding
Drinking water instead of your fourth cup of coffee is an act of what?
Self-care
Taking a pause before responding to someone who irritates you is using what skill?
Emotional regulation
Spending time with others helps reduce what uncomfortable feeling?
Loneliness
What simple body part can you focus on anytime to calm down?
Your breath
Talking to a friend instead of arguing with yourself in your head is called what?
Seeking support
Smiling — even a small one — can sometimes trick your brain into improving your what?
Mood
Writing down three good things each day is called what practice?
Gratitude practice
If you notice, “Oh look, I am worrying again,” without yelling at yourself, you are practicing what?
Non-judgment
Resting when you are tired is laziness. True or False?
False
This feeling might convince you that everyone else got an instruction manual for life except you. What is it?
Self-doubt
Asking for help when you need it is a sign of weakness. True or False?
False