Self-Care Universe

Introduction

GREEKS NEED SELF CARE, TOO!

Developed by: Sammantha Bates Alexander Vasquez Sasha Vega LeAnna Willis

Learning Objectives

• Explaining the benefits of journaling.• Identifying 3 habits of diet and exercise.• Articulating the effects of stress on the mind and

body. • Listing 3 time management techniques. • Identifying 3 ways they can unwind on a college

campus.

Shipwrecked!

• Name– Year (First-Year, Senior, etc.)

• Object– One Object You Would Want if Shipwrecked!

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Honesty Taking a look at what you are doing with your life and making sure that you are being honest with yourself.

One of the ways to asses how you are feeling and your day to day activities is through Journaling.

Honesty Giving participants a variety of ways to interact - Open ended questioning- Listening- Free-write time

- 5 minute journal writing session

- Introverts - Kinesthetic

Time Management

How to effectively organize your time.

Time Management is an important aspect of keeping your job as a Student Leader in balance with your Student responsibilities.

Time Management ● To open this 30 minute session we will have a Skittles

Activity ● Discuss the definition of Time management ● Speak about the common mistakes that students make

with managing their time● Think about the different strategies to effectively manage

time such as using a planner or a Google Calendar ● Finally go over the Five Main Aspects of Time Management

Exercise & Diet

An important part of staying healthy mentally is tied to having healthy exercise and diet habits.

Exercise & Diet

★ Have participants do Superman for 3 minutes★ Ask participants how they feel about exercising★ Discuss benefits of exercise★ Provide exercise and healthy eating techniques★ Review My Plate diagram

Exercise & Diet

StressAfter effects of stress. How stress affects your life

Moving too fast ….Slow down and de-stress

Combatting Stress Strategies

Action BasedPerception Based

Symptoms of Being StressedDepression IrritabilityFrequently Sick ApathyForgetfulness SleeplessnessWorking Hard with No Progress

How Do You Know If You’re Stressed?

Burn Out and Recovering

Meditation Music

Me-time

The importance of taking time off and the restorative powers of me-time.

Me-time

★ Small Group Discussion

★ Importance of me-time

★ Ways to create time for yourself

★ The Ultimate Guide to Unplugging infographic discussion

★ Scheduling daily me-time sessions

Stay Healthy My Friend