Physical Self-Care
If you don't get 7-8 hours of of this, your physical health will be negatively impacted
What is sleep?
You build this by connecting with people, talking, getting to know people, attending get togethers
What is community?
Mental self-care involves finding things that keep your mind sharp, as well as nurturing and taking care of your mind. True or False?
TRUE! It is important to keep your mind active and also take care of your mind.
You can practice spiritual self-care without being religious. True or False?
TRUE! Spiritual self-care is much more than religion, and everyone can practice it.
What is mindfulness? How can it help emotional self-care?
Being present in the moment, can reduce stress and improve emotional-wellbeing and regulation.
This is fuel for my body and it is important for my health that I choose the right kinds.
What is food?
Being social can decrease feelings of this.
What is loneliness?
Puzzles, board games, card games, reading books, writing, etc, are examples of...
Ways to keep your mind SHARP. These are mentally stimulating activities that are important for brain health.
This is an exercise that can provide connection to your mind and body.
Yoga/Meditation This is a very self-empowering exercise that requires mindfulness.
Emotional self-care is a lifelong process. True or False?
TRUE! In fact, all of these forms of self-care are lifelong.
This helps improve all areas of my health, and I should do this for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
What is exercise?
Building this is a result of being social and feeling secure about yourself in social settings.
Double Jeopardy
What is confidence?
Looking at situations as the "cup half full" means this.
Being positive, looking at what you have instead of what you don't
Connecting with nature is a great way to calm the mind. (walking, sitting on the porch, a hike through Fairmount Park) True or False?
True! Connecting to nature allows us to feel calm, peaceful, and tranquil.
Asking for this is something people can do when they need it.
Help. Everyone asks for help and support when they need it. It is essential for your emotional wellbeing.
Brushing my teeth, showering, washing my face, wearing clean clothes
What is hygiene?
Socializing is a basic human need. True or False?
TRUE! Being social is something all humans need to thrive.
Having self-compassion means being kind to....
YOURSELF! This is when you are being gentle, kind and loving to yourself, especially in hard times.
Decreasing this allows you to connect to the real-world and have a clear mind.
Technology. It is easy to get lost scrolling or in a show, when you could be doing activities to improve self-care.
Starting a _____ is a great way to regulate your emotions and occupy your mind.
A hobby! Focusing on something you enjoy every day is very important.
I should drink this every day to remain healthy.
What is water?
Spa Days, Solo Dates, Painting, Pleasuring Yourself are examples of...
What is Self Care/Self Love
Deep Breathing is a great way to calm down and clear what part of the body?
What is the brain?
Finding ______ in your life can help you prioritize things, give meaning to what you do, and help you look forward.
Purpose. Everyone should find their purpose (this can take some work and thought), this can be a motivating factor to keep going and trying when times are tough.
It is important to ______ your feelings and emotions instead of ignore them.
Acknowledge, name, understand, share, (there's no wrong answer!)