Self-Care
What is one way you can practice positive self-care?
What are two examples of coping skills a person could use when feeling stressed, angry, frustrated, or sad?
Practicing meditation and relaxation techniques; Engaging in physical activity or exercise; Reading; Spending time with friends; Spending time on your hobbies
Name two ways a friendship can stay healthy.
Resolving conflict as it arises, be respectful, loyal, honest, trust
I should never let others know how I feel because they will think I am weak.
I'm black and white and read all over.
A newspaper
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep.
Limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems. It can lead to inappropriate behavior such as yelling at others or being impatient.
Name three feelings that are emotionally painful to experience.
Anger, fear, grief, loneliness, anxiety, frustration, confusion
What is the use of visual facial and body clues to communicate a message called?
Body language
Emotions can happen for just no reason.
Myth
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map
Name two ways to get better sleep.
Eating healthy and exercising regularly.
Telling yourself a positive statement that will help you reach your current goal is called a cheerleading statement. Give an example of a cheerleading statement you might use to motivate yourself?
I've done this successfully before, so I know I can do it again; I got this;
Give an example of when it could be appropriate to tell a white lie.
Complimenting someone's haircut or being thankful for a gift you received
Emotions should always be trusted.
Myth
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
The letter "R"
You want to play sports but can't see well. You do not want to wear glasses or contacts, but want to play sports well. Deciding to get glasses or contacts in order to play sports well is an example of accepting reality. This concept can be used with emotions as well. For example, if someone knows that holding in their feelings results in them feeling worse, recognizing the need to talk about their feelings as they arise in order to feel better is also an example of accepting reality. By accepting reality, name two reasons why this skill could be beneficial.
Why is important to have multiple techniques that can help you to cope with stress?
Certain strategies might not be accessible in the moment; different strategies might be necessary depending on the emotions a person is experiencing
A statement that expresses how you feel is an "I" statement. A statement that places blame is called a "you" statement. Give one example of each.
I feel frustrated that we aren't each putting in equal effort on this project. Could we figure out a way that is more equal?
Emotions are neutral.
Fact
(Every emotion is simply a signal, delivering a message)
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.
A candle
Name one way you can practice self-care for each of the five senses.
Smell - cookies; candles
Taste - cookies; favorite meal
Hearing - music; birds; ocean waves
Sight - nature walk; pictures
Touch - fidget device; books; sports
Coping strategies are actions we take--consciously or unconsciously--to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions. What is the difference between a healthy coping strategy and an unhealthy coping strategy? Unhealthy coping strategies tend to feel good in the moment, but have long-term negative consequences.
Unhealthy coping strategies tend to feel good in the moment, but have long-term negative consequences.
Name three communication traits that a successful team or group might have.
Encouraging others vs. discouraging them; everyone getting equal time to share ideas; everyone doing equal work
There are 8 basic emotions.
Fact
(Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, Surprise, Anticipation, Anger and Trust)
Which word is the odd one out: Seventy, Brawl, Clover, Proper, Carrot, Swing, Change, Travel, Sacred, Stone?
Carrot. When the first and last letters are removed from the other words, they still spell another word.