Self-Care for Students

What is self-care?

• Self-care means ignoring one's health for personal enjoyment.

• Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.

• Self-care is only about pampering oneself with luxury items.

• Self-care is a term used exclusively in psychology.

Name one activity that helps you relax.

• Mindfulness meditation

• Doing a math problem

• Cleaning the house

• Watching a horror movie

Why is it important to take breaks?

• Taking breaks decreases overall performance.

• Taking breaks improves focus and productivity.

• Breaks lead to increased stress and anxiety.

• Taking breaks wastes time and disrupts workflow.

How can you practice self-care at school?

• Take breaks, stay hydrated, eat well, exercise, and connect with friends.

• Stay up late studying

• Ignore your feelings

• Skip meals to save time

What is one healthy snack you enjoy?

• Almonds

• Potato chips

• Candy bars

• Ice cream

How does exercise help your mood?

• Exercise only makes you tired.

• Exercise helps improve mood by releasing endorphins and reducing stress.

• Exercise can worsen stress levels.

• Exercise has no effect on mood.

What is a good way to manage stress?

• Avoid talking to friends and family

• Spend all day watching TV

• Ignore your feelings and keep working

• Practice mindfulness and engage in regular physical activity.

Why should you get enough sleep?

• To enhance memory loss.

• To maintain health and well-being.

• To reduce energy and productivity.

• To increase stress levels.

How can talking to a friend help you feel better?

• Talking to a friend is a waste of time and doesn't help at all.

• Talking to a friend helps you feel better by providing support, perspective, and connection.

• Talking to a friend can make you feel worse by bringing up past issues.

• Talking to a friend only leads to misunderstandings and arguments.

What is one thing you can do to be kind to yourself?

• Overwork without breaks

• Engage in a favorite hobby.

• Criticize yourself harshly

• Ignore your feelings