Composure
This means believing in your own abilities and trusting yourself.
What is self-confidence?
This common practice involves listing 3 good things each day.
What is a gratitude journal?
When someone lets us down.
What is disappointment?
"What is full of holes but still holds water?
a sponge
Saying things like, "I can do this" in your head, is an example of this.
What is positive self-talk?
This daily habit helps keep your mind and body energized.
Mistakes or failures are seen as this in a growth mindset.
What are learning opportunities?
You didn’t make the team after tryouts, so instead of quitting, you decide to practice more for next year. This is an example of this skill.
What is handling disappointment in a healthy way (or perseverance)?
What is in front of you but can't be seen?
Self-confident people are more willing to do this, even if they might fail.
What is try something new?
Spending time doing a hobby, exercising or spending time in nature are all examples of this.
What is self-care?
Continuing to work towards goals despite setbacks or failure.
What is persistence and/or grit?
Slamming doors or yelling after losing a game is an example of this kind of response to disappointment.
What is an unhealthy reaction?
What can you catch but not throw?
Instead of giving up, self-confident people do this after making a mistake.
What is keep trying or try another way?
The first step in dealing with an uncomfortable emotion.
Naming it.
What famous sport star once said, "I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed".
Who is Michael Jordan?
This is the liquid that might come out of your eyes when a disappointment feels too big to hold inside.
What is tears?
What question can you never answer yes to?
Are you asleep yet?
Standing tall, making eye contact and speaking clearly are examples of this.
What is confident body language?
Getting support from others and distracting yourself.
What are helpful ways to deal with uncomfortable feelings?
Studies have shown that this mindset fosters creative thinking and the ability to come up with innovative solutions to problems.
What is growth mindset?
After not getting invited to a party, you remind yourself you still have other friends and make different plans. This is called this.
What is coping with disappointment (or positive reframing)?
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A promise