Mindfulness
Paying attention to the present moment without judging it.
mindfulness
Writing about your thoughts and feelings in a notebook.
What is journaling?
You notice that you get distracted easily when your phone is nearby.
What is recognizing distractions?
The ability to recognize and understand your own emotions.
What is self-awareness?
What is the correct acronym from keeping hands to yourselves?
Khfooty
Taking a moment to gather your thoughts where you close your eyes and focus on your breathing
Mindful Meditation
Thinking about a problem in a more positive or helpful way which can be speaking positive affirmations to yourself.
What is positive self-talk
You notice your heart is beating fast and your hands are sweaty before giving a presentation. You can...
Variety of strategies, see individually
Taking a pause before reacting when you're angry shows this skill.
What is self-control or self-regulation?
What is the phone rule?
Phones are to be in lockers during the school day
Mindfulness helps reduce this feeling when you are worried about the future.
anxiety or stress
Taking slow breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth is called this.
What is deep breathing?
You realize that group work stresses you out because you prefer quiet time to think.
Variety of strategies, see individually
This happens when you understand how someone else might be feeling.
What is empathy?
What 3 things should all students bring to class daily
Binder, Book, Pencil
Mindfulness strategy where you use your scenses to focus on your surroundings.
5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
You sometimes need to seek these people out when you need to speak with someone at school
Trusted adult/counselor
Your friends keep taking your hat when you got a haircut you don't like and keep making fun of it, you can...
Variety of options
Thinking about your actions and what you could do differently next time.
What is self-reflection?
What is Westwood's motto?
Pride in ...
Pride in...
Pride in...
Ourselves
Learning
Community
This part of the body moves in and out when you take slow deep breaths.
stomach
The act of trying to focus on a task by using an item to keep your hands busy.
Using a fidget
You are running in the hall from a friend and knock over another student carrying a pile of books...
Variety of answers
Understanding what situations make you feel frustrated, nervous, or upset.
What are emotional triggers?
What are your plans over the weekend?
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