Physical Self-Care
Emotional Self-Care
Mental Self-Care
Social Self-Care
Self-Care for School & Life
100
This activity helps your heart, boosts energy, and can be done by walking or dancing.
What is exercise?
What is your favorite exercises?
100
Talking to someone you trust about your feelings is an example of this.
What is expressing emotions or talking it out?
Who do you trust to talk with about your emotions?
100
Reading, puzzles, and learning new things help take care of this.
What is your brain or mind?
🌀 What’s always there, but disappears when you breathe deeply?
Answer: Anxiety!
100
Spending time with friends and family is an example of this kind of self-care.
What is social connection or social self-care?
100
What is one self-care habit you can do before a big test to help you feel more prepared?
What is getting a good night's sleep?
200
This is the recommended number of hours of sleep for most adolescents.
What is 7 to 9 hours?
How much sleep do you get most nights?
200
This emotion can be reduced by taking deep breaths or counting to 10.
What is anger or frustration? Let's try it!
200
This habit helps you stay organized and remember tasks.
What is making a to-do list or using a planner?
200
This is what you do when you say “no” to something that doesn’t feel right.
What is setting a boundary?
200
What is a healthy way to take a break during homework to recharge your mind?
What is going for a short walk or stretching?
300
Brushing and flossing are part of this type of care.
What is dental or oral hygiene or physical self-care?
300
This type of journal helps you explore your feelings and thoughts.
What is a diary or journal?
300
Spending too much time doing this online activity can cause mental fatigue.
What is scrolling on social media?
300
Joining a group with shared interests helps build this.
What is community or belonging?
300
What is one thing you can do each morning to set a positive tone for the day?
What is writing or saying an affirmation?
400
Your body needs at least 8 cups of this each day to stay hydrated.
What is water?
How much water do you drink?
400
Name one positive affirmation you could say to yourself when you're upset.
What is “I can handle this,” or “I am safe,” or “I’m doing my best”?
400
This type of break involves stepping away from work or screens to recharge.
What is a mental health break, brain break, or screen break?
400
This communication skill helps you speak your needs clearly and kindly.
What is assertiveness?
400
What is a sign that you might be overwhelmed and need to ask a trusted adult for support?
What is feeling constantly tired, anxious, or sad?
500
This form of rest helps muscles repair and is important after exercise.
What is sleep or deep rest?
500
Practicing this self-care habit involves accepting your feelings without judgment.
What is self-compassion, mindfulness, or self-kindness?
500
This calming technique uses imagination to reduce stress (e.g., visualizing a beach).
What is guided imagery or visualization?
500
This phrase means being fully present and listening without distractions.
What is active listening?
500
What is a fun and creative self-care activity that also helps you express your emotions?
What is journaling, drawing, or playing music? How are you feeling right now?
