True or False
Being optimistic can help to you handle stress and can make you live longer.
True
True or False
When giving a compliment, it should be about something you don't like.
False
I should be something positive about the person.
True or False
When you express your feelings appropriately, you should point out why they are the other person's falut.
False
You should take responsibility for your feelings.
Natural talent is limited.
Even if you have natural talent, you need to practice to become better.
True or False
The brain is affected by stress.
True
Stress can affect thinking, learning, and decision making.
Why should you give compliments?
•You help others feel good about themselves
•You may make a friend
•You build a positive reputation
•You feel happier because you are focusing on the positive
Name 2 reasons why people should express their feelings appropriately.
May build a good reputation
May feel confident in yourself
May communicate in a way that people understand
May avoid blaming others
True or False
A "Plan of Action" is when you are actively working on a goal.
False
A "Plan of Action" is when you decide on a goal, plan how you will achieve it, endure it, and own it.
Why do we want dendrites in the brain to grow?
When the dendrites grow and touch, it strengthens the nerve connections.
It helps you to remember and have a stronger skill.
What is the 5 second rule?
If they can't fix it in 5 seconds, don't point it out. If they can fix it, in 5 seconds, politely point it out.
When you are frustrated, you need to stay in control. Name 3 ways a person can stay in control.
•Deep breathing
•Take a break
•Stretch
•Watch a funny video
•Etc.
How does failure help you to grow?
You can learn from your mistakes.
You can build a strong personality.
You will be better able to achieve your goals.
What is an outside compliment? Explain and give an example.
Complimenting the way a person looks, what they have or owns
•Jose, your new haircut is legit.
•Wow Jose. I wish I were as tall as you.
•Nice tan, Jose.
Name one of the skill steps for giving a compliment.
The person’s name
A reference to something specific about the person
A positive word
A positive voice tone
Beck struggle reading. In history class, she was given an article to read and questions to answer. She is very confused and doesn't know how to read this assignment.
Use an I-Statement to express how Beck is feeling.
•I feel _________ because. . .
•I am _________ because . . .
What is GRIT?
Growth Mindset
Resilience, instinct, tenacity, determination
overcoming difficult things
•Have an easier time learning
•Have better sleep
•A better immune system
•Be less likely to have depression
•Be better able to handle stress
The person’s name
A reference to something specific about the person
A positive word
A positive voice tone
Explain what an I-Statement is and what it is used for.
•I-statements let others know how you feel.
•Does not blame others.
•Shows control.
Name 5 reasons kids quit.
stop believing in themselves
expect fast results
dwell on mistakes
fear of failure
feel sorry for themselves
afraid of change
stuck in the past