Balanced Life
What shape did we use to talk about balancing different areas of life?
Wheel or circle
Is temporary relief fast or slow?
Using a growth mindset finish this sentence
" I can't do this____"
Cookie decorating
Ignoring one area of life can affect others?
True
What usually follows temporary relief?
What is a privilege?
Something extra that is earned or given.
Having a growth mindset means believing abilities can improve with what?
Practice and effort
Mindfulness encourages you to focus on what?
The present moment.
Give an example of how to improve your social life without using substances.
Spending time with a supportive friend, joining a club, family activities, joining a sport
True
List 4 examples of rights
Food, Water, Shelter, Medical care, Safety, Respect, Education, basic freedom, fair treatment
Mistakes are opportunities to _____.
Learn
During mindful eating name three things that you should notice about your food.
Taste, smell, texture, color, temperature
Why is a balanced life important?
It improves overall well-being
Exercise, spending time with family, hobbies, volunteering, helping others, reaching goals, music, art, sports, etc.
List 4 examples of privileges
Cell phone, car, driving, social media, staying out late, going to parties, extra freedom, sleepovers, video games
Which mindset is this?
I can't do it, I'm just not good at this?
Fixed mindset
Name two benefits of practicing mindfulness
Reduce stress, improves focus, increases self- awareness, helps regulate emotions, promotes relaxation.
Name 4 of the areas (spokes) that we discussed that could help make up a balanced life.
Family, friends, relationships, school, health, mental health, hobbies, values, self-care, recovery
Name two of the five characteristics of lasting happiness that we discussed in group.
It takes time, creates a more stable feeling, helps address the problem, builds confidence, comes from healthy choices and experiences
Why is it important to know the difference between rights and privileges?
Name one of the tips we discussed for developing a growth mindset?
Confront difficult situations rather than avoiding them, view difficulties as temporary setbacks, learn new skills rather than give up, view emotions as a source of insight, find the silver linings rather than dwell on the negatives.
You cannot fall asleep after a stressful day what mindfulness technique can you use that involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups in your body?
Progressive Muscle relaxation