Water Your SEEDS (Daily DBT Exercise)
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- SEEDS is an acronym used in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) as a helpful reminder to be mindful and acknowledge your body's feelings.
By running through each letter°, you can understand the factors affecting your current wellbeing.
Water your SEEDS and get yourself back on track!
- SLEEP
- Have you had enough sleep?
- How can you prepare for a good night's sleep?
- Refrain from caffeine and electronics before bed
- Stick to a regular sleep schedule
- EAT
- Have you eaten today?
- Have you had anything nutritious?
- A balanced diet is the foundation for a healthy brain
- Drink water throughout the day
- EXERCISE
- Have you moved your body today?
- Take time to do gentle stretching
- DOCTOR'S ORDERS
- Have you taken your meds?
- Are you following your doctor's orders?
- Keep an eye on any upcoming appointments, medication refills, etc
- SELF CARE
- Have you taken time for yourself today?
- How can you practice self-compassion?
- Choose positive activities that allow you to reflect, refresh, and restore
- Balance time between connecting with and disconnecting from others
- °There are variations on the acronym (e.g. E for Education, D for Downtime, or S for Sobreity) depending on what you want to prioritize.
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