Physical Self-Care
If you don't get 7-8 hours of of this, your physical health will be negatively impacted
What is sleep?
Connecting with people, talking, getting to know people, attending get togethers
What is socialization?
Being present in the moment, reducing stress and improving emotional well-being and regulation
What is mindfulness?
Mental self-care involves finding things that keep your mind sharp, as well as nurturing and taking care of your mind. True or False?
TRUE! It is important to keep your mind active and also take care of your mind.
Reconnecting to your senses and to the physical space around you.
What is grounding?
This is fuel for my body and it is important for my health that I choose the right kinds.
What is food?
a network of people who provide an individual with something practical or emotional is a _____ _____.
What is a support system?
Emotional self-care is not a lifelong process. True or False?
False! Infact all of these forms of self-care are lifelong processes.
A person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.
What is a counselor or therapist?
These are two exercises that can provide connection to your mind and body.
Yoga and meditation. This is a very self-empowering exercise that requires mindfulness.
This helps improve all areas of my health, and I should do this for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
What is exercise?
Building up your self ______ is a result of being social and feeling secure about yourself in social settings.
What is confidence?
Asking for this is something people can do when they really need it.
Help. Everyone should be able to ask for help and support when they need it. It is essential for your emotional well-being, especially those in recovery.
The term used to describe the balance that an individual needs between time allocated for work and other aspects of life.
What is work-life balance?
Spending time here can be beneficial for spiritual well-being.
1) Nature. Connecting to nature allows us to feel calm, peaceful, and tranquil.
OR 2) Church, Temple, etc.
Going to the doctors for checkups, is not a part of physical Self-care. True or False?
False! Physical Self-care is taking care of your physical health, that includes doctor visits.
Socialization/Connection is a basic human need. True or False?
TRUE! Being social is something all humans need to thrive.
Headaches, indigestion, weight gain or loss, skin problems, or teeth grinding; Excessive focus on a particular concern; Body tension these are all examples of what?
What is stress?
Having self-compassion means being kind to....
YOURSELF! This is when you are being gentle, kind and loving to yourself, especially in hard times.
Decreasing this allows you to connect to the real-world and have a clear mind.
Screen Time (Technology). It is easy to get lost scrolling or in a show, when you could be doing activities to improve self-care.
I should drink this every day to remain healthy.
What is water?
This communicates your needs and limits clearly to others
What is Boundaries
It is important to ______ your feelings and emotions instead of ignore them.
Acknowledge, name, understand
_______ exercises are a great tool for calming your mind and body.
Breathing exercises
Finding ______ in your life can help you prioritize things, give meaning to what you do, and help you look forward.
Purpose. Everyone should find their purpose (this can take some work and thought), this can be a motivating factor to keep going and trying when times are tough.