Self Awareness
True or False; Focusing on the positives will build self esteem & increase heart health
True! The positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic, it's ok — you can learn positive thinking skills!
Give a church member sitting at the other end of the room a genuine compliment! :)
Sometimes people have trouble accepting compliments for a number of reasons. Sometimes, it's tied to social anxiety. It can also be caused by feelings of low self-esteem, or by going through life without experiencing positive feelings of gratitude.
If applicable, try and make it a habit of fully accepting and believing genuine compliments!
What are signs that you need a mental break?
a. You are neglecting yourself and your body
b. You made your you attended every wedding you were invited to last year
c. You feel excited or tired most of the time
d. You wore your shirt inside out to work
e. a & c
e.
Feeling tired most of the time and neglecting your body are tall tale signs that you need a mental break!
True or False:
Physical Care is the most challenging form of Self Care.
False: Physical care is the most BASIC and (arguably) the most important form of self care. (along with Spiritual)
Once you’re able to practice good physical self-care, you’ll then be able to adopt other forms of self-care into your routine as well.
BTS
Name someone or something you are thankful for that you may not acknowledge enough?
Some Examples:
a. Past victories God has brought you through
b. Having a home to go to
c. Having good health
d. Being loved by friends, family, spouse, children, etc.
What are some things to cut out in order to prioritize self love?:
a. Completing additional action items for a project when your boss requests it
b. Dwelling on past mistakes
c. Comparing yourself to others
d. Trying to impress everyone
e. b, c & d
e.
Name 3 examples of good Mental Health Care?
Some examples:
1,Practice mindfulness
2,Take a break / vacation
3,Listen to music
4,Read a book/Listen to a podcast
5,Reflect on things you are grateful for
Name 3 examples of good physical care?
Some Examples::
1, Eat a healthy meal
2, Go for a walk or other forms of exercise
3, Drink water, Have a cup of tea
4, Practice good sleep hygiene
What candy's slogan is taste the rainbow?
Skittles
Is it common to compare our lives and accomplishments to others? If so, how can we stop ourselves from overdoing it and letting it negatively affect our mental health?
1. Realize that your worth comes from your individuality; there will NEVER be anyone like you
2.Know that life is not a competition
3.Find a purpose or meaning in what you do
4.Stop worrying about what others are doing
5.Know that looks can be deceiving
What is your favorite character-based quality about yourself?
Some Examples:
1.Being honest and taking responsibility for your actions
2.Adaptability and affability are great traits that can help a person get along well with others
3.Compassion, understanding and empathy help a person relate well to others
4.Someone who is reliable and dependable is an individual that others know they can count on
5. Courage and confidence can help a person choose to do what is right in tough situations
Besides a therapist, name a specific type of coach/counselor available to the public.
Life Coach
Spiritual Counselor
Health Coach
True or False:
According to the CDC, adults who are between 18 and 60-years-old require at least 6 hours of sleep per night to properly function the following day.
False: 35% of adults in the United States log less than seven hours of sleep a night. Adults who are between 18 and 60-years-old require more than seven hours of sleep per night to properly function the following day – and if you’re over 60, it’s recommended you get up to nine hours per night.
What fast food restaurant says "have it your way?"
Burger King
Mention 2 negative characteristics of another person you are willing to forgive but not allow or put up with?
Some examples:
-Not respecting boundaries
-Habitual lying
-Constant pessimism
- Someone who is not able to control what they say or do
-Someone who is constantly needy for unjustifiable reasons
Name something you would like to do more of or implement in your life daily/weekly/monthly/yearly that would improve your overall wellness.
Some Examples:
1. More alone time with God
2. Massages
3. Day(s) with much less tasks/responsibilities
4. Date Nights
5. Traveling
6. Saying daily affirmations in the mirror
7. Alone time
Your long time childhood friend over the last few years is never happy to hear about your accomplishments, but your friends who have more positive self-esteem happily support you. Instead of getting mad at your friend for being so negative, you are able to let their comments roll off your back. Should you continue to ignore the comments if you can? Why or why not?
Do NOT ignore. If you notice sharing certain things with your friend sparks a negative reaction, you might choose to keep your accomplishments to yourself. You may also make a habit of putting yourself down around them, even when you know you’ve done something well. While your goal might be to shield your friend and protect your friendship, this strategy usually doesn’t help.
Your friend may even be aware of their behavior but not know how to manage their feelings any differently. Talking about the issue often works better than pretending it doesn’t exist.
Finish the lyrics "Juju on that"
A. Bop
B. Jive
C. Nae Nae
D. Beat
Communication has two parts: speaking, and hearing/understanding.
Do people always speak the same love language that they hear/understand?
Not always. People may be more intentional with communicating or expressing their particular love language to others, but that does not necessarily mean that they are unable to understand or interpret other love languages that are communicated to them.
What is your definition of joy/happiness and what does it look like for you personally?
We know true Joy comes from God. In addition, happiness is the result of personal effort and living a life of purpose.
What are some boundaries you can set for your mental health? Explain
Some examples:
Physical boundaries : Notice if your personal space is being violated, and whether is leaves you uncomfortable
Time and Energy Boundaries: The first step is recognizing your own personal limits. Often, “FOMO” or the fear of missing out can lead you to violate your own boundary. Other time and boundary violations can look like being kept in a conversation longer than you planned, employers requesting you to do more work without pay, or someone showing up significantly later than agreed upon without clearly communicating.
Emotional boundaries : Acknowledge your positive and negative feelings are valid. If having a conversation about your emotional boundaries with loved ones is not possible for you yet, then it may be worth re-evaluating your support network to determine who can provide a safe space. Determine if you feel like you can share your emotions with others.
Material Boundaries: This refers to personal possessions and the limits on how your items are treated, or when they can or cannot be used. If your things are being touched, or used without your permission, then your material boundaries are in clear violation.
Name one muscle (or region of the body) that when activated, has been scientifically proven to lower brain temperature, increase mood, both of which ultimately make you "feel" happier.
Your smiling facial muscles!
What basketball team has Stephan Curry?
Golden State Warriors