What is Self-Care?

Which of the following words or phrases best describe how Susannah Winters defined self-care in her Ted Talk, "Self-Care Made Simple?"

• fun and indulgent

• deliberate, positive, and restorative

• habitual

• selfish and irresponsible

Which of the following is a restorative self-care activity that Winters suggests in her Ted Talk?

• Moments in stillness and silence

• Movement

• Time in nature

• All of the above

Match the following

• dancing

• Emotional Self-Care

• practicing gratitude

• Social Self-Care

• drawing boundaries in your relationships

• Professional Self-Care

• taking a mental health day from work

• Spiritual Self-Care

• meditating or praying

• Physical Self-Care

What is the best way to improve your emotional health?

• Push away any negative feelings you are experiencing

• Indulge in something you enjoy

• Give yourself grace. Replace any negative self-talk with kind self-talk.

• Avoid any situation that might include tension or conflict.

While tidying your living-space, making to-do lists, or organizing your email inbox might not be exciting activities, these are all examples of which type of self-care?

• practical

• physical

• spiritual

• emotional

What is a common misconception about self-care?

• It is only about physical health

• It is a selfish act

• It is only for people with mental health issues

• All of the above

What is a practical way to incorporate self-care into your daily routine?

• Setting aside time each day for relaxation

• Ignoring your feelings of stress or anxiety

• Working non-stop without taking breaks

• Not setting any boundaries in your personal or professional life

According to Susannah Winters, what is the importance of self-care?

• It is a way to escape from reality

• It is a way to indulge in selfish desires

• It is a way to restore and rejuvenate oneself

• It is a way to avoid responsibilities