Practice some Self Care by doing this Self Care Puzzle - by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National MS Society

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Across
  1. 3. creative expression
  2. 6. the act of changing your body’s position by stretching, exercise, or shifting
  3. 7. you use a book to practice this activity, can be a distraction, can help with concentration, imagination, creativity and is educational
  4. 8. one needs some shut-eye every night for at least 7-8 hours and helps rejuvenate for the day
  5. 11. acknowledge the good parts of each day and once and a while throw a party!
  6. 13. Love and understanding given to yourself and others
  7. 15. life can get difficult, break your daily responsibilities into small pieces so that your daily demands don’t get overwhelming
  8. 16. the best medicine, costs nothing and makes one smile and audibly acknowledge that something is funny
  9. 17. an artistic form expressed with singing, instruments and rhythm
  10. 19. a pleasurable activity or experience
  11. 20. Inhale and exhale deeply to center yourself and practice this skill when you get anxious
  12. 21. an existential connection with a comforting presence or idea
Down
  1. 1. The external world, including plants, animals, landscape and geography
  2. 2. feeling thankful for the good things in life
  3. 4. people you trust and care about and they share the same trust and care about you
  4. 5. gathering with others to foster solidarity and support
  5. 9. Watch a comedy or a drama to distract yourself and get pulled into a captivating plot
  6. 10. this skill builds focus, calms the mind and body, reminds you to take deep breaths and can soothe anxiety and stress
  7. 12. aspirations to drive motivation
  8. 14. difficult emotions - like anxiety and sadness, and emotions that feel good - like joy and contentment; it is important to experience them all without pushing any away.
  9. 18. no one can do everything on their own, ask for assistance when you are in need