Self Care Puzzle - by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National MS Society

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Across
  1. 4. 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.
  2. 7. acknowledge the good parts of each day and once and a while throw a party!
  3. 8. a pleasurable activity or experience
  4. 9. this skill builds focus, calms the mind and body, reminds you to take deep breaths and can soothe anxiety and stress
  5. 11. creative expression
  6. 12. Love and understanding given to yourself and others
  7. 15. no one can do everything on their own, ask assistance when you are in need
  8. 17. Watch a comedy or a drama to distract yourself and get pulled into a captivating plot
  9. 18. an existential connection with a comforting presence or idea
  10. 20. the act of changing your body’s position by stretching, exercise, or shifting
Down
  1. 1. you use a book to practice this activity, can be a distraction, can help with concentration, imagination, creativity and is educational
  2. 2. an artistic form expressed with singing, instruments and rhythm
  3. 3. gathering with others to foster solidarity and support
  4. 4. people you trust and care about and they share the same trust and care about you
  5. 5. aspirations to drive motivation
  6. 6. Inhale and exhale deeply to center yourself and practice this skill when you get anxious
  7. 10. the best medicine, costs nothing and makes one smile and audibly acknowledge that something is funny
  8. 13. The external world, including plants, animals, landscape and geography
  9. 14. life can get difficult, break your daily responsibilities into small pieces so that your daily demands don’t get overwhelming
  10. 16. feeling thankful for the good things in life
  11. 19. one needs some shut-eye every night for at least 7-8 hours and helps rejuvenate for the day