Types of Self-Care
True or False
Random
Reducing Stress
Averages
100

This involves movement of the body, health, nutrition, sleep, rest, and physical touch  

Physical Self-Care

100

Self-care reduces stress and anxiety

True

100

People are most likely to engage in self-care during this time of day (morning, afternoon, or evening)?

Morning

100

This animal's soft purring sound is known for reducing stress

Cat

100

On average, adults need this many hours of sleep a night

8 hours

200

This involves identifying your feelings, allowing yourself to feel them, and moving on from them

Emotional Self-Care

200

Anything that makes a person feel better is self-care

False - some things that make us feel better are unhealthy!

200

This relatively new form of self-care involves inhaling scents/smells to alter mood

Aromatherapy

200

This hot beverage is known for reducing stress

Tea

200

On average, an adult should exercise this much a day

30 minutes

300

This involves having a supportive group and network of relationships around you whom you trust

Social Self-Care

300
A person only needs to engage in self-care when they are not well

False - People should engage in self-care daily, whether they are struggling or doing well

300

This is the most popular, but not necessarily followed, form of self-care in the United States

Sleep

300

This color is most known for reducing stress

Blue

300

On average, an adult should drink this number of 8oz glasses of water a day

8

400

This involves taking care of and maintaining the harmony and balance of your soul

Spiritual Self-Care

400

Skipping meals can slow your metabolism and make you gain weight

True

400

This form of self-care is the one which college students fail to follow the most

Healthy eating

400

This type of candy is known for reducing stress

Dark chocolate

400

On average, an adult spends this much time a day engaging in self-care

15 minutes

500

This involves taking care of one's sense of understanding, learning, and curiosity

Intellectual Self-Care

500
Meditation changes your brain

True - Meditation is shown to thicken the pre-frontal cortex, which can increase awareness, concentration, and decision making. 

500

This US state has the largest variety of top self-care activities

Vermont

500

This smell is known for reducing stress

Lavender

500

On average, an adult needs this many minutes of sunlight on their skin a day to absorb adequate Vitamin D.

10-20 minutes