My Self-Care Blueprint: Design Your Well-Being Plan

Objective: To create a personalized plan of activities and strategies that help you recharge and maintain your well-being across different dimensions of self-care.

Instructions:

1. For each self-care dimension listed below, brainstorm at least 3-5 specific activities or strategies that genuinely help you feel better, manage stress, or boost your mood. These should be things you can realistically do.
2. Think about what you enjoy and what you find helpful. There are no right or wrong answers!
3. Be as specific as possible. Instead of just "exercise," think "go for a 20-minute walk" or "play basketball with friends."

Physical Self-Care

(Activities that nourish your body and keep it healthy)

Emotional Self-Care

(Activities that help you acknowledge and process your feelings)

Social Self-Care

(Activities that help you connect with others and build healthy relationships)

Intellectual Self-Care

(Activities that engage your mind and foster curiosity)

Spiritual Self-Care (Optional - if applicable to you)

(Activities that connect you to your values and a sense of purpose)

My Top 3 Self-Care Go-Tos

(From your blueprint, list your top 3 favorite or most effective self-care activities you can use when you need a quick boost.)

Self-Care Reflection Worksheet

Name: ________________________

Date: ________________________

Reflecting on Your Self-Care Blueprint

1. What was one new thing you learned about self-care today?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Which dimension of self-care (physical, emotional, social, intellectual) do you feel you practice most consistently? Why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Which dimension of self-care do you feel you need to focus on more? What is one specific activity from your blueprint that you will try to incorporate this week?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Describe a time recently when you felt stressed or overwhelmed. How could you have used a self-care strategy from your blueprint to help yourself in that situation?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

5. How do you think prioritizing self-care can impact your performance at school and your relationships with others?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

6. What is one challenge you foresee in sticking to your self-care plan, and how might you overcome it?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

My Commitment to Self-Care

I commit to trying at least one new self-care activity from my blueprint this week.

My chosen activity is: _________________________________________________________________

I will try to do this activity on: _________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________

Date: ________________________

Self-Care Dimensions Discussion Guide

Objective: To facilitate a deeper understanding of the various dimensions of self-care and their importance in overall well-being.

Instructions for the Teacher:

• Use these prompts to guide a whole-class discussion or small-group discussions.
• Encourage students to share personal experiences (if comfortable) and listen respectfully to their peers.
• Emphasize that there are no right or wrong answers, and self-care is highly individual.

Part 1: Initial Thoughts (Whole Class / Warm-Up)

1. When you hear the term "self-care," what are the first things that come to mind?
   
   
   
   

2. Why do you think it's important for people, especially students, to practice self-care?
   
   
   
   

3. What are some things you already do to relax or feel better when you're stressed?
   
   
   
   

Part 2: Exploring the Dimensions (Small Group / Whole Class)

(As you go through each dimension on the What is Self-Care? Slide Deck, use these prompts to spark conversation.)

Physical Self-Care

1. What are some simple, everyday actions you can take to care for your physical body?
   
   
   
   

2. How does getting enough sleep or eating nutritious food affect your mood and energy levels?
   
   
   
   

3. Are there any physical self-care activities that you find challenging to do regularly? Why?
   
   
   
   

Emotional Self-Care

1. What does it mean to "process your feelings"? How do you think that helps you?
   
   
   
   

2. Besides talking, what are some other healthy ways to express or release strong emotions?
   
   
   
   

3. Why is it sometimes hard to acknowledge or talk about how we truly feel?
   
   
   
   

Social Self-Care

1. How do healthy friendships and family connections contribute to your overall well-being?
   
   
   
   

2. Is it possible to have "too much" social interaction? How can setting boundaries be a form of social self-care?
   
   
   
   

3. What are some ways you can connect with others, even when you can't be with them in person?
   
   
   
   

Intellectual Self-Care

1. How does learning new things or engaging your mind in different ways make you feel?
   
   
   
   

2. Beyond schoolwork, what subjects or activities genuinely pique your curiosity?
   
   
   
   

3. Can too much screen time impact your intellectual self-care? How can we balance digital engagement with other forms of mental stimulation?
   
   
   
   

Part 3: Connecting to Your Blueprint (Whole Class / Closing)

1. Which dimension of self-care do you think is most often overlooked by people your age?
   
   
   
   

2. How can having a "self-care blueprint" help you when you feel overwhelmed or stressed?
   
   
   
   

3. What is one small step you can take today or tomorrow to start implementing a self-care activity from your blueprint?
   
   
   
   

Self-Care Warm-Up: Quick Check-In

Instructions: Answer the following questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers!

1. On a scale of 1 to 5, how well do you feel you understand what "self-care" means? (1 = not at all, 5 = completely)
   
   
   
   

2. List three words that come to mind when you hear "taking care of yourself."
   
   
   
   

3. What is one thing you did in the last 24 hours that made you feel good, relaxed, or recharged?
   
   
   
   

Self-Care Cool-Down: Exit Ticket

Instructions: Briefly answer the following question before you leave.

1. What is the most important takeaway from today's lesson about self-care, and why is it important to you?