Feeling Good and Staying Healthy

In this challenging and critical time, sometimes it is

helpful to use our time in a practical and creative

manner.

Please join us to take part in our journey to the

discovery of Feeling good and staying Healthy

In this session, you will learn how to take care of

yourself and learn simple activities to build up your self-

confidence, self esteem and healthy living activities that

you can use every day. During the session the

educator will share simple physical activities and

making healthy snacks

May 14, 2020

Alganesh Piechocinski, CLFE UME SR.4-H Agent

Montgomery County

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and Equal Access programs.

Feeling good and Staying Healthy

► Body Image and Self-Care.

► During this tough and challenging time of COVID-19 it is easy to berelaxed and not to follow our normal daily routine. The goodnews is we can keep up and create a positive self-care andbody/self-image every day. Positive body image is how peoplefeel about their body, and how they take care of it. Positive bodyimage could result to positive self-esteem and self-confidence. Itis how we feel about our self and how we treat our body to havehealthy outlook

► A daily simple routine to keep up with what we

used to do prior to COVID 2019.

.● Do what we usually do such us having shower in the morning orevening.

● Make sure to clean your teeth at least twice a day. Comp

hair daily.

● Change fresh socks and have clean clothes during the week.

●.Exercise, dance to your favorite songs, move your body,

●Get more Sleep.

● Remember the importance of good habits and eating healthy.

Self Esteem: Self Esteem is the value we place on what we believe

to be true about ourselves. Our self-esteem affects all the choices we

make in our daily life. Therefore, in this uncertain time it becomes

very important that we recognize the acceptance of self and work

toward managing a positive self-esteem no matter what we are going

through at this time.

Self Confidence: self-confidence is to trust in ourselves. We trust

ourselves that we can do things we are comfortable with. We show

the ability to work successfully and engage with others and our

surroundings. If you have good self-confidence you are prepared to

face any challenges that you may encounter. Self-esteem and self-

confidence work together to give us the opportunity to recognize our

strengths and personal values and qualities.

What can we do to improve our self –esteem and self- confidence?

● Self-awareness and self-acceptance, know more about who

we are.

● Value self and respect others.

● Understand the changes in our life and explore ways to deal

with it.

● Think positive and be optimistic and appreciate good

comments from others.

● list your strengths and be proud to talk about your personal

qualities. Keep high self esteem.

● List activities and find your strengths, such as dancing, cooking,

creative arts, and work on these projects

● Make things to donate or share with families and friends.

● Play games with families. Play inside and outside home. Enjoy the

fresh air

● Stay fit and eat healthy.● Have a sense of humor.

Two thing I do that I feel good about Two things I like about myself

Two things I have accomplished that were hard for me to do in the past two months.

Staying Fit and Healthy:

Daily exercise and physical fitness improve our mental and physical wellbeing.

We need to do at least 60 minutes of daily exercise to stay fit and healthy.

Some activities include: • Start with easy exercises 12-15 rep

• Chair activities in different styles

• Jump rope 30-50 jumps or more

• ( get overall body movement)

• Walking in the park or in the neighborhood

• Body squats, and Sit Ups

• Box step up

• Star jumps

• Hula Hoops

• Yoga or any other mind calming exercises

• Hand and leg raises,

• Other activities of your choice and abilityResources:

4-H Thriving Model through an Equity Lens Oregon State University

Iowa 4H at Home https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4h-at-home-learning-resources

Nebraska 4-H Boredom Busters and Living Room Learninghttps://4h.unl.edu/boredom-buster-challenge https://4h.unl.edu/living-

room-learning

PositivePsychology.com

Roberts, E. (2012, May 1). The Difference Between Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence, Healthy Place. Retrieved 2020, April 22 from

www.healthyplace.com

Spaces, 4-H Youth Development, Cooperative Extension Service Michigan State University

The Stress Connection, 4-H publication, by the” National 4-H

The LINK, Ottawa Public Health Resource

Feeling Good and Staying Healthy

Practice healthy techniques for cooking, baking

and enjoying healthy drinks.

Frederick County 4-H Fridays: Over 20 Healthy Snacks

https://go.umd.edu/4hsnacks

Let’s Be Active