Emotional Self Care
What is emotional self care?
Caring for your emotions and feelings
What is physical self care?
Taking care of your body in healthy ways that make you feel good!
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional and social well being. How we feel about ourselves, our lives and about others
Name one reason that eating healthy foods is important to your physical health
Healthy foods promote energy levels, mood, and help your body feel good!
Name one way you can practice emotional self care
Talk to others about your feelings, find and use coping skills, etc.
How often should you practice physical self care?
Every single day! Even if it's only for 5 minutes, you should take care of your body every day
What does a healthy mind look like?
Positive feelings about yourself, emotional regulation, resilience, etc!
Why is it important to move and exercise every day?
To keep your body moving and working helps it to stay healthy by creating strong muscles, better sleep, and keeps all the parts of your body working together!
Is it more important to have a lot of friends or to have close friends?
No right answer! Sometimes you can have both!
Name 3 emotions you might feel during a school day
No right answer!
Name 2 ways to get better sleep at night
- no screens before bed
- exercise daily
- don't eat too close to bedtime
-set a good schedule
What is stress?
The feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure
How much sleep should kids your age get every night?
About 9 - 10 hours
What makes someone a good friend?
Someone who listens, helps you grow, accepts you, and respects you.
Why is it important to think before you act?
You could do something you regret and we aren't always thinking clearly when we are emotional
Brush your teeth twice a day, bathe regularly, wash your hands, wear clean clothes. Keep yourself and your belongings clean!
What can you do about school stress?
Ask for help, make a schedule to complete work, organize your school supplies, work in a clear space
What type of foods are healthy foods?
fruits, vegetables, some meats
What are some examples of boundaries that you should have with your friends?
Your friends should always make sure you are being safe, should understand you needing space. You are never obligated to share things with friends that you aren't comfortable sharing.
If you are angry, what are 3 ways you can deal with those emotions?
Go for a walk, talk to someone, write, draw, do something physical(like a sport), listen to music, etc.
Name 3 ways you can practice physical self care either by yourself or with others!
No right answer!
What is mindfulness? Why is it important?
Being present in what you are currently doing. It's important because you can focus on what you can do to help yourself right here and right now.
What are 5 types of exercise you can get?
Anything physical!
What are some healthy social activities you can do? Name 5
open answer!