Daily Living
What is something you can develop to keep consistency and balance in life?
Habits
What can use learn and use to mitigate negative thoughts?
Coping skills
How many hours of sleep should you get EVERY day?
7-9 hours for adults
8-10 hours for teens
What is the most common positive feeling
Happiness/Joy
What is generally considered as free time or leisure?
Periods of time without work, responsibility, or requirements
What is it called when you appropriately divide your priorities between professional and personal life?
Work-Life balance
What other parts of our lives do our thoughts effect?
Behaviors, emotions, relationships, etc.
What kinds of foods are recognized as nutritionally dense?
Whole foods (Fresh vegetables and fruits, lean proteins, etc.)
How does "knowing yourself" help with emotional balance?
It allows you to know triggers, connected feelings, and more to help you control your flow of emotions.
What are different places where someone may find leisure?
Home, Nature, Gym, Library, "Downtown", etc.
What is a daily activity you could take to care for your self? (Mind, body, soul, or other)
Prayer, Journaling, exercise, meditation, etc.
What is one of the strongest ways to change difficult/harmful thoughts?
Rationalize/Step back and think
What are our basic needs (Think Maslow's hierarchy of needs if you know it!)
Food, Water, Rest, Shelter, Clothes
What kinds of things effect your emotions?
Thoughts, environments, genetics, times of year
LUCKY QUESTION!!
What is your favorite way to relax or find leisure?
Correct! Can't get that one wrong!
What does it mean to be normal? Is this something to strive for?
What is the experience where our thoughts and feelings are opposite of each other?
Cognitive Dissonance
What is the best way to seek weight loss without muscle loss?
Mix a light calorie deficit with moderate exercise
What are examples of complex emotions
Guilt, Admiration, Indignation, Nostalgia, etc.
How much time per day should we have for leisure time?
Around 2.5 hours
What purpose does experiencing stress serve our lives?
Opportunities for learning
What is the name used for thoughts that cause unreasonable/unnecessary/harmful feelings or experiences?
Maladaptive/catastrophizing/traumatic/etc.
How many average daily calories does someone need?
On average Women need 2k and Men need 2.5k (NHS estimate)
What is beneficial about crying?
It allows the body to release excess stress hormones to regulate your emotions.
What does a lack of leisure and relaxation opportunities cause?
Increased stress, mental and physical health issues