Thoughts
"I should always be perfect."
Ex. "It's okay to make mistakes, nobody's perfect."
True or False: Emotions can cause physical sensations.
True
True or False: Our behaviors are influenced by our thoughts only.
False; Our behaviors are influenced by our thoughts & feelings.
True or False: Thinking errors are helpful thoughts.
False; Thinking errors are unhelpful thoughts.
True or False: Witnessing acts of kindness can lower our blood pressure & improve our heart health.
True
"I'm not smart because I don't get an A on every test."
Ex. "I'm still smart even when I don't do well on a test."
Feeling warm, clenched fists, and faster heart rate.
Anger or Frustration
Big important test -> Anxious/worried
Ex. Positive self-talk/study for test
_____ the good: pay attention only to what went wrong.
Ignoring
What life events & feelings led to Roman's act of kindness (waving to neighbors)?
Parents divorced, dad moved away & he felt lonely
"I didn't earn my points this morning so the rest of the day is ruined!"
Ex. "I can turn my day around and earn enough points to have a good day."
Stomachache, difficulty breathing, racing heart, and sweating.
Anxiety or Fear
You have to give a speech in front of 25 classmates -> Scared
Ex. Movement or physical activity/volunteer to go first
Mind ______: believing you know what someone is thinking without having enough information.
Reading
Describe the domino effect of Roman's act of kindness had on his neighbors.
They became his trusted adults, attended special events, & the neighbors became friends with each other
"I'm not even going to soccer tryouts because I know I won't make the team."
Ex. "If I try my best, I have a good chance of making it onto the soccer team!"
Loss of energy, changes in appetite, crying, and headache.
Sad or Depressed
Friends are playing 4-square without you -> Sad, left out
Ex. Take a deep breath/Find another activity to play
______ statements: believing things have to be a certain way.
Should
Who did Grant invite to his birthday party and why did he make that choice?
Kids with special needs because he wanted them to feel included.
"My friend said no when I invited them over to play. They must be mad at me."
Ex. "Maybe they can't come over to play because they have other plans."
Red/hot face, racing heart, nausea, and sweating.
Embarrassment or Shame
You're blamed for something you didn't do -> Angry
Ex. Ask for a break/Talk it out
Fortune _____: Assuming bad things will happen in the future.
Telling
Give an example of a simple act of kindness that can have a big impact on others.
Ex. Donating items to Goodwill