Understanding Self-Care
True or False: Self-care includes taking care of both your physical and mental health
True
Name a simple physical self-care activity.
Walking
Stretching
Taking deep breaths
Name a mental self-care practice.
Meditation
Mindfulness
Reading
Journaling
A type of support provided by someone who has lived experience and can offer hope, encouragement, and resilience
Peer Support
What is a self-care tip for busy people?
Schedule self-care activities like appointments
Take short breaks throughout the day
Delegate tasks when possible
When is self-care group offered?
Every Wednesday unless a FACT member tells you otherwise!
Why is sleep important in self-care?
It restores energy and improves overall health
Enhances cognitive function
Regulates mood
How does journaling help in mental self-care?
It helps process emotions and reduce stress
Clarifies thoughts
Enhances self-reflection
Name 3 examples of when you should wash your hands
- When they are visibly dirty
- Before eating or handling food
- Before touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- After using the toilet
- After coughing/sneezing/blowing your nose
Why is creating a self-care routine important?
It ensures regular practice and long-term benefits
Helps establish healthy habits
Provides structure to self-care activities
Name one benefit of regular self-care.
Improved physical health
Enhanced mental clarity
Better emotional regulation
How often should one exercise for optimal self-care?
At least 30 minutes most days of the week
150 minutes of moderate exercise per week
75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week
Why is setting boundaries important for mental self-care?
It protects personal time and energy
Prevents burnout
Maintains mental well-being
- All or none thinking
- "should" thoughts
- Mind reading
- Jumping to conclusions
- Catastrophizing
Mention one way to practice self-care at work.
Taking short breaks throughout the day
Setting boundaries with colleagues
Creating a comfortable workspace
What happens if you neglect self-care?
Increased stress and potential burnout
Decline in physical health
Emotional instability
What is one dietary recommendation for self-care?
Eating a balanced diet
Incorporating more fruits and vegetables
Reducing processed foods and sugars
Mention one way to reduce mental clutter.
Decluttering physical space
Practicing mindfulness
Prioritizing tasks
Who can you reach out to if you need immediate mental health support?
- 811
- RNC
- ER/Ambulance
How often should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day - once in the morning and once at night
Mention one common myth about self-care.
Self-care is selfish
Self-care is only about pampering yourself
Self-care requires a lot of time and money
Name a benefit of drinking plenty of water.
- Keeps the body hydrated and aids in bodily functions
- Improves skin health
- Helps regulate body temperature
Life's challenges require us to draw on both emotion and reason. Name a state of mind that allows us to balances emotion and reason, helping us make healthy decisions and lead a fulfilling life.
Wise Mind
Emotion regulation techniques focus on changing emotions from more to less intense or flipping them to something entirely different. Name 1 emotion regulation skill you know
Something we set for ourselves to work toward. Also acts as a measure of accomplishment when reached.
Goals