Whether your issues are with falling asleep, staying asleep or quality of sleep, you could look into some ways to keep track of it. Sleep tracking is similar to keeping a journal, it will aid with problem solving and identifying patterns around bedtime or daily routine. Better understand what is going on. When considering your … Continue reading Better Understand Your Sleep
Month: February 2020
Body Appreciation and Positivity
The Uniquely Me, Body Appreciation, and Body Positivity worksheet helps with recognizing what our bodies do for us and what is unique about us. Think about the abilities and all that our bodies achieve every day, there are several! Walking, speaking, reading, thinking, feeling, eating, and reproducing, just to mention a few. Our bodies are … Continue reading Body Appreciation and Positivity
Common Abbreviations, Definitions, Slang and Idioms Used in Autism
There are an overwhelming number of abbreviations, definitions, slang and idioms used in autism, that it can be hard to keep up with. Use this list as a quick reference, it is in alphabetical order and has plenty of space to add information. This list originated from The Autism Community in Action, I tweaked and … Continue reading Common Abbreviations, Definitions, Slang and Idioms Used in Autism
Watch Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Patterns
Patterns and mindfulness strategy Pay attention to your patterns or habits, they can be physical, mental and or emotional. Patterns will reveal your reactions to situations, giving you feedback on what works, versus what doesn't work. When you are doing something that works, do a little more of it.This is a mindfulness strategy that helps … Continue reading Watch Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Patterns
Safety Plan Idea for Kids and Teens
My safety plan example, displayed on the refrigerator. Being completely transparent, these are my coping skills of choice 😊 Materials and instructions Materials: an index card; colored pencils; markers; crayons; stickers. Instructions: this crafty project is for children and adolescents who need a little reminder of their most effective coping skills or ways to help … Continue reading Safety Plan Idea for Kids and Teens
Value Your Time, Set Your Priorities
Have you ever wished that you had more time for something or someone? There isn't time for everything and we don't know how much time we have, so we must respect time and prioritize the things that matter most. Increase your happiness and gratitude by using your time wisely.Work is a huge priority for most … Continue reading Value Your Time, Set Your Priorities
“My Positive Attributes” Worksheet for Older Teens
A positive attributes worksheet to help identify and give thought to your positive qualities. Download and print. Print more than one worksheet because you have more than four positive attributes. We don't give enough thought to our positive attributes. Our brains tend to default towards negative self-talk, which can hold us down. We sometimes think … Continue reading “My Positive Attributes” Worksheet for Older Teens
Journaling Prompt: Setting a Future Goal, Adventure is Out There
Journaling prompt: What adventure do you wish you could go on? Make sure that the adventure is realistic, like planning a vacation. Materials Material ideas: Large paper or poster board; pens; pencils; crayons; markers; glue; glitter; stickers; magazine clippings; photos. Instructions Answer these questions in your prompt: 1. Where would you go, how would you … Continue reading Journaling Prompt: Setting a Future Goal, Adventure is Out There
Teach Kids to Recognize Their Positive Attributes
A positive personal qualities worksheet for children and adolescents. Download, save and print. This worksheet is also fun to do in a group. There are two ways to go about the group activity. 1. Each kid can fill out their own worksheet. When everyone has finished, they can share three of their favorite attributes about … Continue reading Teach Kids to Recognize Their Positive Attributes
When “That was Hard” Becomes Easy
One day, your "hard" will become your "easy." Whatever mountain you're climbing, whether it is the loss of a loved one, difficulty at work, anxiety blanketing everything, a conflict, etc., don't give up. Don't lose hope and faith.Keep moving forward, though a short rest is okay, you should take action in the valley and continue … Continue reading When “That was Hard” Becomes Easy