Self-Awareness
The SEL self-awareness standard?
Students and adults will understand and acquire self-awareness skills to achieve school and life success.
What are the states of mind on the stress continuum?
Calm
Alert
Alarm/Anxious
Fear/Afraid
Terrified
What are the 4 types of positive self-talk that we have learned about and practiced in rAdvisors?
Personal mottos
Positive affirmations
Compliments
Celebrations
What is a trigger?
Triggers can be anything that sparks an emotional reaction and can be based on your state of mind or can stir up strong emotions regardless of your current mood.
What is mindfulness?
“the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment”
What is the knowledge that you should gain from the self-awareness unit?
Student demonstrates an awareness of own emotions
Which states do you need to be in in order to access the part of the brain that supports learning?
Calm
Alert
Why are compliments, celebrations and positive self-talk important?
Complimenting someone every day makes you emotionally stronger and improves your relationship with people around you.
Receiving a compliment
lights up the same parts of your brain that get activated when you get paid a monetary award
may help us when it comes to learning new motor skills and behaviors
can enhance performance, social interaction, positivity in relationships, self-image and increase general happiness
What are some examples of triggers?
the anniversary dates of losses or trauma.
frightening news events.
too much to do, feeling overwhelmed.
family friction.
the end of a relationship.
spending too much time alone.
being judged, criticized, teased, or put down.
financial problems, getting a big bill.
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Improved physical health
Improved mental health
Improved regulation, behavior and social skills
Increased attention, memory, focus, concentration and grades
Decreased anxiety
What are the skills that you should learn from the SEL self-awareness unit?
Analyzes how emotional states contribute to or detract from one’s ability to problem solve
Identifies situations that trigger uncomfortable emotions
What happens to your heart rate and/or breathing as you move up the stress continuum?
It increases
What is a motto?
A motto is a word, phrase, or sentence that expresses an attitude, ideal, or guiding principle associated with the organization to which it belongs.
How can we manage our triggers?
Avoid/reduce exposure
Being aware of your triggers will help you prepare.
Making a plan ahead of time will increase the likelihood that you can successfully manage the triggers when they arise.
Develop coping strategies
What does the STOP in the stop method stand for?
S: Stop. Whatever you’re doing, just pause momentarily.
T: Take a breath. Re-connect with your breath. The breath is an anchor to the present moment.
O: Observe. Notice what is happening. What is happening inside you, and outside of you? Where has your mind gone? What do you feel? What are you doing?
P: Proceed. Continue doing what you were doing. Or don’t: Use the information gained during this check-in to change course. Whatever you do, do it mindfully.
What is the evidence that we are looking for to demonstrate that you have mastered the self-awareness standard?
I can evaluate my own emotional state and the potential need to regulate prior to problem solving
I can identify the cause of certain emotions
What happens to your ability to think and problem solve when you move up the stress continuum?
It decreases
What is the purpose of a motto?
It can replace destructive thinking with healthy self-talk.
It can replace destructive thinking with healthy self-talk.
A personal motto can remind you of who you are and what you stand for.
A motto can jog your conscience, remind you of your values, and even teach character strengths.
A motto can provide inspiration.
A motto can calm your mind.
A motto can increase your productivity.
A motto can give you the encouragement that will help you persist/persevere.
A motto adds some pleasure, fun, and humor to life.
What are some healthy ways to cope/respond to triggers?
Self-awareness
Exercising
Resting
Therapy or counseling
Meditation/ mindfulness/ breathing exercises
Spending time with positive people/ talk to a trusted adult
Drinking water or tea for relaxation/hydration
Joining a support group
Eating nutritional meals
Using positive distractions
Reframing negative attitudes or perceptions
Positive self-talk/motto/affirmations
Art/drawing/painting
How can mindfulness help us when we are feeling triggered?
It can help us have a calm response rather than a subconscious reaction.
What is self-awareness?
“Self-awareness is a higher-level concept that includes being… aware of our internal states and being aware of our interactions and relationships with others”
What are some things that can negatively impact your state of mind?
Tired
Hungry
Sad
Angry
Anxiety
Fear
Stress
What is a positive affirmation?
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome negative thoughts. When you repeat them often, and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes.
Why is self-awareness important?
The way we feel and think affects our behaviors, choices and decisions.
Is a strong predictor of overall success