Physical
What is one way to take care of your physical health?
Examples: Eat fresh food, get a full night of sleep, exercise weekly
Name one coping skill you use when you feel sad.
Examples: Coloring, listening to music, talking to a friend you trust
What kinds of relationships are there?
Family relationships, friendships, romantic relationships, professional relationships
What is your best quality?
Examples: Friendly, good listener, helpful, funny
What is an affirmation?
Affirmations are positive statements that help create a positive mindset.
True or False: Your physical health and your mental health are not connected.
False. Poor physical health can lead to depression or anxiety, and poor mental health can lead to conditions such as insomnia, obesity, and stress-related disorders.
What is one way you took care of yourself emotionally this week?
Examples: Practicing self-forgiveness, connecting with nature, asking a friend for advice
What are some signs of an unhealthy relationship?
Examples: Crossing boundaries, lying, physical violence
What is personal self-care?
Personal self-care looks different for everyone but includes personal hygiene (shower, brush teeth), physical self-care (eating good food, exercising), and emotional self-care (meditation, practicing self-love)
When can you use positive affirmations?
Anytime you need them. Repeating affirmations in the morning and before bed is a good way to make them stick.
Give an example of a bedtime routine.
Brush teeth, wash hands, clean up room, drink a glass of water
Think about a time when your emotions made you do/say something you regret. How can you prevent this from happening again?
Example: Reflect on what happened, practice slowing down, find ways to forgive yourself, make a plan for when big emotions take over
What is a boundary? Why is it important?
A boundary is a limit or guideline for behavior in any type of relationship.
Boundaries are an important part of healthy relationships because they identify what each person is comfortable or uncomfortable with.
What is one personal goal you are focused on right now? How will achieving this goal benefit you?
Example: Letting out my anger in a healthy way. Achieving this goal would improve my relationships and help me feel less angry.
Example: I am worthy of love, no matter how popular I am.
True or False: Yoga can decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone.
True. The deep-breathing and slow movements of yoga have been proven to decrease the stress hormone.
How do you take care of your emotions?
Examples: Communication (I feel sad, I need space, I feel hurt by your words), daily routines, talking to friends, asking for help when they need it
Describe your relationship with a friend. How do they make you feel? How do you know the friendship is strong?
Examples: They help me feel confident, smart, and friendly. I know this friendship is strong because I feel safe with this person and can talk to them about anything.
Do you treat yourself differently than you treat your friends? How so?
We often treat other people with kindness and ourselves with a negative attitude. Try thinking about how you would react to a friend in your position and how you can be kinder to yourself.
Create an affirmation for someone who is struggling with low self-esteem.
Example: I have good qualities and I love myself.
Name a consequence of not getting enough sleep.
Headaches, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating
What emotion or emotions do you think feel the most uncomfortable? When do you feel this?
Example: Sadness feels uncomfortable, like chest pain, crying, and hopelessness. I feel sad when big changes occur.
Choose any type of relationship in your life right now. What is one thing you want to change about it? Make a plan.
Example: I don't want to argue with my mom anymore. My plan is when I feel angry, take a deep breath, close my eyes, count to 20, and try using my words. If this doesn't work, I will say "I need some time alone to calm down".
What is something about yourself (physically, mentally, or emotionally) that you are unhappy with? What is stopping you from changing it?
Sometimes we feel stuck like we can't grow or change, but this isn't true. Even in dark times, we can learn from our mistakes and use them to be better.
Create an affirmation for yourself. What do you really need to hear right now?
Examples:
This is really hard, but I am trying my best.
Even when I feel out of control, I know uncomfortable feelings are temporary.
I have many talents and I love who I am.