Hygiene
Name one way to have healthy hygiene?
What is sleep hygiene?
Sleep hygiene refers to both your sleep environment and behavior.
Poor sleep hygiene can negatively impact both sleep quantity and quality.
Good sleep hygiene includes:
How many minutes should we exercise per day?
Every body is different! At least 20-30 minutes is recommended
This mindfulness activity involves using creativity. This may involve nature, supplies, music, video/recordings, instruments, etc.
Art!
What hygiene tasks should you complete before starting your day?
Shower (if you didn't shower the night before)
Put on deodorant/anti-perspirant
Put on clean clothes
Brush your hair
Brush your teeth
What is an example of a good bedtime routine?
You are experiencing peer pressure to do something that will be harmful to your body (whether immediately or eventually). How do you practice self-respect in this moment?
Say no thank you and walk away. Tell yourself you're better than this and you don't care what others think. Express your disinterest in the activity, and tell an adult.
This mindfulness activity can be done in many ways. It involves your diaphragm, lungs, your brain and sometimes even your hands. What activity is this?
Deep Breathing!
For an extra 50 points, demonstrate one deep breathing exercise you know!
Why is good hygiene important?
Leads to better health, confidence and overall growth.
Helps wash away germs and prevent illness, infection, and other problems.
Gives us a good appearance and self esteem.
How long before bed should you stop looking at electronics?
Stop screen time 1 hour before bed (Looking at screens before bedtime makes it harder to fall asleep). Start with 10 minutes tonight, 20 minutes next week, working your way up to the hour over the course of a few weeks!
Try to create a relaxing routine that does not involve your screen!
Name three things you can do to have a healthy lifestyle.
Get enough sleep, eat well, learn ways to manage stress, exercise, avoid smoking/vaping drugs or alcohol, drink water, have regular check ups with your doctor, keep your room and living space clean, engage in things that make you happy
What activity asks you to clear your mind while taking deep breaths and focusing on the here and now? Hint: This activity boosts self-care and relieves stress.
Meditation
What causes body odour?
Body odor happens when bacteria on your skin come in contact with sweat. Our skin is naturally covered with bacteria.
You have 2 different kinds of sweat glands. The first type, called eccrine glands, produce perspiration that is clear and odourless. These glands start working as soon as you are born. The second type, called apocrine glands, only become active when you start puberty. They produce a different kind of perspiration which can smell unpleasant when it comes in contact with bacteria on the skin. This smell is known as body odour.
This is the optimal amount of sleep for adults
What is 7-8 hours
This is the ideal limit to how much screen time someone should have a day
What is one positive affirmation you can give yourself today?
________________. (ex. Today will be good. I will try my best to be me. Yesterday didn't go so well, but that's how I learn.)
What is perspiration and name 3 things that trigger perspiration
Perspiration: is the process of sweating
Perspiration is triggered by heat, physical activity, physical stress, pain, mental stress, hormonal changes.
What can you do if you wake up and can't get back to sleep after 20 minutes?
Get out of bed - stretch or read in dim lighting. Avoid the temptation to look at your phone.
What are some examples of exercise you can do?
going for a walk/run, playing basketball, playing corn hole, stretching, yoga, lifting weights
What are 4 long-term benefits self-care has on your mental health?
___________. (ex. Boosts positivity. Keeps your mind strong and less able to fall into the traps of conformity and peer pressure. Keeps your mind clear of self-judgement and even from quickly judging others.)