Taking Care of Self

Taking care of yourself is very important. I eat healthy food to stay strong. I drink water to stay hydrated. I exercise every day to keep my body active. I also get plenty of sleep at night. Sleep helps me feel rested and ready for the day. I take care of my mind by reading books and learning new things. When I feel tired, I take breaks to relax. Taking care of myself helps me feel happy and healthy. It gives me energy to do the things I enjoy. Taking care of yourself is the best way to stay strong.

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

  1. Healthy – Being in good physical or mental condition.

  2. Hydrated – Having enough water in your body.

  3. Exercise – Activities that keep your body strong and active.

  4. Rested – Feeling refreshed after sleep or relaxation.

  5. Energy – The power to do things.

Individual Sentences

  1. Taking care of yourself is very important.

  2. I eat healthy food to stay strong.

  3. I drink water to stay hydrated.

  4. I exercise every day to keep my body active.

  5. I also get plenty of sleep at night.

  6. Sleep helps me feel rested and ready for the day.

  7. I take care of my mind by reading books and learning new things.

  8. When I feel tired, I take breaks to relax.

  9. Taking care of myself helps me feel happy and healthy.

  10. It gives me energy to do the things I enjoy.

  11. Taking care of yourself is the best way to stay strong.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "How do you take care of yourself?"

  1. Casual: "Hey, how do you stay healthy?"

  2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what do you do to take care of yourself?"

  3. Formal: "May I ask how you take care of your health?"

  4. Business: "Could you explain the steps you take to maintain your well-being?"

  5. Writing: "Please describe how you take care of yourself and why it is important."

Natural Dialogue

Me: How do you take care of yourself?
Friend: I eat healthy food and exercise every day!
Me: What else do you do to stay healthy?
Friend: I drink water and make sure I get enough sleep.
Me: Why is taking care of yourself important?
Friend: Because it helps me stay happy and strong!