Positive Self Talk
What is positive self-talk?
(A) Talking or thinking kindly towards yourself
(B) Saying unkind thing toward your self
(C) Pretending like everything it okay
(A) Talking or thinking kindly towards yourself
True or False
Friendship involves both talking and listening.
TRUE!
The beginning of a conversation typically involves:
(A) A farewell or goodbye
(B) A starting topic
(C) A greeting
(C) A greeting.
Although sometimes with best friends, the beginning of a conversation might sometimes go straight to the starting topic.
Ms. Derks is from which state?
(A) Illinois
(B) Ohio
(C) Michigan
(C) Michigan
Which of the following is an example of positive self talk?
(A) No one likes me.
(B) I know with practice, I will get better at this.
(C) I am so stupid and a loser.
(B) I know with practice, I will get better at this.
True or False:
Having a disagreement with a friend can lead to a stronger friendship.
TRUE! Trick question. Talking through problems can strengthen friendships when both people share their feelings and listen to the other.
There are 2 ways to keep a conversation going. What are they?
(A) Wearing bright clothes
(B) Making a related comment
(C) Asking related question or follow up question
(D) Staring off into space
(B) Making a related comment
(C) Asking related question or follow up question
What is Ms. Derks's favorite meal of the day?
(A) Breakfast
(B) Lunch
(C) Dinner
(D) Snack time
(A) Breakfast
Which of the following is negative self talk?
(A) They won't like me
(B) I can do it
(C) This is fun
(A) They won't like me.
True or False:
Girls have more trouble with friendships than boys.
False! It is natural to have disagreements from time to time in a friendship for all people.
Andi, Cami, and Tracy are having a group conversation. Andi notices she is doing most of the talking. What should she do?
Andi should notice that she is talking more than others and ask someone a related question. This shows interest and makes others feel included.
What is Ms. Derks' favorite board game?
(A) Jenga
(B) Uno
(C) Farkle
(C) Farkle
You are joining a group conversation with girls you do not know very well. You think to yourself "They won't like me". What is a way you can turn this into positive self talk?
"I don't know if they'll like me, but I will find out"
"I am nervous they won't like me, but there are many things to like about me"
"Thank you negative self talk. You can go away now."
Think about a really good friend you have? Why are they your friend?
Most answers work as long as they are positive!
True or False:
Whole Body Listening is only helpful at school.
FALSE. It is useful in conversations with friends too!
What college did Ms. Derks attend?
(A) Ohio State University
(B) University of Chicago
(C) University of Michigan
(C) University of Michigan
You thought you did very well on the test. You got your grade back, and you did not do as well as you thought. You feel disappointed. Provide an example of positive self talk to use in this situation.
"I studied really hard and I didn't get the grade I wanted. I will try again next time"
"I did my best and I will talk to my teacher after class"
"I will keep trying. I can do this next time"
"I am still a great student even though I didn't do well on one test."
Your best friend does not like another girl in your class. She wants you to dislike her too. This makes you uncomfortable. What could you say to your friend?
You could ask more about why she does not like this person, encourage your friend to not interact with this person, and say "I know you don't like her, but that doesn't mean that I have to be mean to her".
Your friend Jamie keeps talking about how stressful her day is. You know that it's almost time to get to class. What can you say to politely end the conversation?
"Let's talk after class, I will see you soon!"
How many nieces and nephews does Ms. Derks have?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 2
(D) 16
(D) 16