Winter Wellness: Self-Care Plans
Create personalized self-care plans
In this lesson, students will learn to create personalized self-care plans to manage stress and enhance well-being during the holiday season. This activity encourages mindfulness and self-awareness by helping students identify enjoyable strategies and activities. It is important as it equips students with tools to handle stress and promotes mental health.
Create personalized self-care plans
Self-Care Plan Worksheet, Discussion Guide, and Pens and Paper
Step 1
Introduction to Self-Care
5 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion on what self-care means.
- Ask students why self-care might be important, especially during the holiday season.
- Highlight the benefits of self-care, such as reducing stress and improving mental health.
Step 2
Creating Self-Care Plans
15 mins
- Distribute the Self-Care Plan Worksheet to each student.
- Guide students through the worksheet, encouraging them to think about activities they enjoy and strategies that help them relax.
- Allow students to personalize their plans with drawings or additional notes.
Step 3
Reflection and Sharing
10 mins
- Invite students to share one or two items from their self-care plans with the class.
- Facilitate a discussion using the Discussion Guide to explore different self-care strategies.
- Encourage students to reflect on how they can incorporate these plans into their daily lives.
