Self- Care Basics
This type of self-care includes sleep, food, and exercise
What is physical self-care?
This is your emotional and psychological well-being
What is mental health?
This breathing technique involves slow, controlled breaths to calm the body
What is deep breathing?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all this
What is connected?
These help protect your time, energy, and mental health
What are boundaries?
Self-care is something you should practice regularly, not just when you feel this
What is stressed?
Withdrawing from others is a common warning sign of this
What is poor mental health (or emotional distress)?
This grounding technique uses your 5 senses
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
This type of thinking assumes the worst will happen
What is catastrophizing?
Saying “no” when you feel overwhelmed is an example of this
What is setting a boundary?
This type of self-care involves spending time with supportive people
What is social self-care?
This condition often includes excessive worry, racing thoughts, and tension
What is anxiety?
Talking to someone you trust is an example of this type of coping
What is social support?
Replacing a negative thought with a more balanced one is called this
What is cognitive restructuring?
This type of communication is clear, respectful, and direct
What is assertive communication?
This type of self-care includes managing responsibilities like finances or appointments
What is practical self-care?
Feeling hopeless, low energy, and loss of interest are signs of this
What is depression?
This coping skill involves writing down your thoughts and feelings
What is journaling?
“I always mess things up” is an example of this type of thinking pattern
What is negative self-talk (or cognitive distortion)?
This is when someone ignores or violates your limits
What is a boundary violation?
This type of self-care helps you process emotions, like journaling or therapy
What is emotional self-care?
This term describes being emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted from stress
What is burnout?
This skill helps you stay in the present moment without judgment
What is mindfulness?
This question helps challenge thoughts: “What evidence do I have?”
What is reality testing (or challenging thoughts)?
This skill involves expressing your needs without being passive or aggressive
What is assertiveness?