Life Style Changes
How many hours of sleep should you be getting a night
At least 8 hours
Name 2 coping skills you can do when experiencing anger
_____
What does it feel like when we are depressed?
It is a normal reaction to events. Feel irritable or cranky or sad "blue"
Why might we feel tired?
poor sleep, anxiety, depression, not getting enough exercise, poor eating habits, medication
What are racing thoughts?
a lot of thoughts going through your mind at the same time
30-40mins
Think of what can happen (consequences) before you ____ or ____ anything
say or do
When people feel depressed, they usually have less ____ to do all the things they want to do
energy
When we feel tired "all the time" what does this look like
What are ways you can distract yourself when you are having racing thoughts?
How many days a week should you exercise?
At least 5 days
Anger is a _____ feeling
secondary
It has been found that regular ____ can have lasting effects on improving one's mood
exercise
When you are tired during the day what can you do?
drink a glass of water, go for a walk, jumping jacks, talk to a friend, do something you like
Avoiding what can help with racing thoughts?
caffine
What are some relaxation exercises you can do?
Body awareness, muscle relaxation
Who has control of my anger?
me
What should your sleep schedule look like?
go to bed at the same time every day and get out of bed at the same time everyday
If feeling tired is a new thing and you want to figure out why, what should be one of the first things you start doing?
record so you can see a pattern
How often should you practice relaxation skills/yoga
everyday
What does eating healthy look like?
Keep a healthy die, Eat breakfast, Eat less carbohydrates (white bread), Eat less foods high in fat (potato chips), Eat less foods high in sugar (candy)
Changing your _____ can help you calm down
environment
Writing down things that you are thankful for is called
It is important to use a coping skill at _____
the first moment they start to feel tired
Writing down your racing thoughts can???
help you find a pattern, can help you talk to a professional