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Examples: go for a walk, get some exercise, get enough sleep, eat healthy, see a doctor when you're not feeling well, etc.
Physical self-care is any activity that promotes our physical well-being and health. Name one way you can practice physical self care.
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Examples: recharging our mental batteries, giving ourselves time to feel better, practicing self-love, etc.
How would you define emotional self-care?
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Examples: reading a book, playing a game, watching a movie, etc.
Mental self-care includes doing things that keep your mind sharp, like puzzles, or learning about a subject that fascinates you. Name another way you can practice mental self-care.
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False! We should exercise and eat healthy to take care of our bodies and to avoid feeling bad.
True or false– we only need to exercise and eat well when we start to feel bad.
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True! Social media is entertaining but can also negatively impact our mental health. Taking a break from it can help us to reset our emotional well-being.
True or false– taking a break from social media can count as emotional self-care.
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False! There is no wrong way to take care of your mental health, as long as it makes you feel relaxed and is not harmful to yourself or others!
True or false– you must follow strict guidelines to practice mental self-care.
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Examples: eat healthy, get some exercise during the day, limit screen time, go to bed early, etc.
We need roughly 8 hours of sleep each night to promote our physical well-being. Name one way to get better sleep.
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True! Meditation and breathing exercises can be considered forms of physical, emotional, psychological, personal, AND spiritual self-care.
True or false– in addition to being forms of physical self-care, meditation and breathing exercises can also be considered forms of emotional self-care.
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Examples: having a hard time focusing, feeling stressed or overwhelmed, not feeling in control of your emotions, etc.
Burnout is a state of exhaustion caused by excessive stress. What are two signs you are experiencing "burnout"?
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Examples: both help you to relax, de-stress, practice mindfulness, promote positive feelings, etc.
Meditation and breathing exercises are both good options for physical self-care. Can you explain why?
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Examples: writing in a journal, creating art, listening to music, practicing gratitude, etc.
Name two ways you can practice emotional self-care.
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Example: "I believe in myself,""I am not my mistakes," "I am worthy," "I am doing the best I can and that is enough," etc.
Mental self-care also involves doing things that help you stay mentally healthy, like practicing self-compassion and acceptance. What is an example of a positive affirmation you can use to promote self-acceptance?
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