Self Care
Name three things that can happen if we don't practice self care
Low energy, Feeling hopeless, Less patience, Increased headaches, Difficulty falling and staying asleep, Challenges in choosing healthy food, Worsening mental health symptoms like depression or anxiety, Feeling “burnout”, Difficulty concentrating, Less patience with your children, Reduced performance at work, Less motivation to engage in social activities
How much water should we drink a day?
2-3 liters/ 8-12 glasses a day
list a way you can be active and exercise here!
Any answer acceptable within reason
True or false: Journaling looks the same for everyone
False, it looks different for everyone
What is a new skill you can learn while your here?
cooking? cleaning? something to do with work? reading something new? staying in touch with people (anything similar to this can apply.
Name a self care activity
going for a walk, meditating, yoga, exercise, eating healthy, bathing, drinking water, journaling, calling a friend, listening to music, cleaning (etc)
List three reasons how eating healthy can affect your health:
boost your immune system, decrease risk of chronic diseases, more energy, better sleep, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, better mental health.
list three reasons why exercise is important
Boosts your mood
Reduces stress
Improves sleep
Raises confidence
Social connection
Journaling helps you explore what?
your emotions, thoughts or perspectives (will take any of these answers and similar)
What is resilience?
Being able to bounce back from a set back (similar answers can be taken for a point)
Name three things that meditation can help with:
stress, anxiety, sleep, focus and your overall well being!
How can you reduce your blood sugar? list one way:
regular glucose checks, reduce sugary foods, reduce stress, reduce fatty foods.
yoga provides what kind of connection?
mind to body
Remember to do what with journaling?
Look back at past entries and/or celebrate victories and things you have overcome.
What is self acceptance?
accepting yourself fully
How long can mediation be?
1 minute
Normal blood sugar range
70-100
yoga helps your body go from what ___ mode to relaxation mode
fight- or- flight
journaling is p _ _ _ _ _ _ and there is no j_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
private and no judgement
The most valuable gift you can back to your family is
Being present
During meditation you get rid of what?
thoughts that may be over crowding your mind (similar answers can apply)
Normal blood pressure range?
120/80
yoga lowers what kind of hormone?
cortisol or stress hormone
Writing our your thoughts daily can help you do what?
Make sense of your thoughts and gain a better perspective.
Name 3 ways you can boost your well being:
any of the following 5
connect with friends/family
be active: walk outside
take notice: notice surroundings helps you appreciate what's around you
keep learning
giving