name a self care practice
possibilities are endless!
name a way to increase hydration throughout the day
many ways!!! set a timer, get a good water bottle, add flavors to your water to make it more enticing, the possibilities are endless!
watching TikTok on your phone in bed is a great way to cope with difficulty sleeping.
FALSE!
name a strategy for dealing with distress
so many options!!!
this color light from screens can influence one's ability to sleep well.
Blue
Loss of appetite or sleep issues can be warning signs for depression.
TRUE!
mindfulness
just 30 minutes of this a day can greatly improve your mental and physical health.
exercise!
EAP is a program that is offered during your time working.The acronym stands for Employee Anger Problems.
FALSE!!!! Employee Assistance Program
This alliterative state of being, when the sympathetic nervous system is activated, can be helpful if in a bear attack, but is unhelpful when giving a presentation.
Fight or Flight (or Freeze)
Drinking too much soda or having too much sugar in your diet can lead to this disease. Just ask Wilford Brimley.
Diabetes
The best way to practice deep breathing is to breathe in through your mouth, pause for 30 seconds, and breathe out through your nose.
FALSE! Breathe in through your nose, pause for a few seconds, and then breathe out through your mouth.
When one is in a state of "rest and digest" we are activating this part of our autonomic nervous system.
Parasympathetic
For a healthy plate, 1/2 should be fruits and veggies, 1/4 should be carbohydrates, and 1/4 should be this part of your diet
Protein
Benefits of relaxation techniques include raising energy levels, lowering stress, and increasing cognitive ability.