Self Control Basics
The three components of self-control
What is Monitoring, Standards, Strength
What is the "Struggle Switch"?
What is imaginary switch to help manage negative emotions.
What does the sushi train represent?
What is emotions and thoughts that pass through your brain.
What does perseverance mean?
What is keeping on doing something despite difficulty or delay.
What are the three parts of willpower?
What is "I Won’t," "I Will," "I Want."
What is self-control?
What is ability to control your emotions, thoughts, and actions.
What happens when the Struggle Switch is "on"?
What is negative emotions take over, making it harder to control your reactions.
What should you do when a "negative piece of sushi" passes by?
What is step back and observe it without reacting.
How is perseverance related to self-control?
What is helps you use self-control to overcome challenges and keep going.
What does "I Won’t" mean in willpower?
What is the ability to resist what you want to do (negative habit)
Name two benefits of having self-control.
What is Improved mental/physical health, better grades, controlling emotions in difficult situations
Name one way to "turn off" your Struggle Switch.
What is practice mindfulness or step back and observe emotions.
Name one type of positive emotion from the Sushi Train activity.
What is Joy, gratitude, love, etc.
Give an example of perseverance in everyday life.
What is studying for a test, learning a new skill, etc.
How does "I Will" help you achieve your goals?
What is reminds you to focus on the rewards of doing hard things.
What does "monitoring" mean in self-control?
What is keeping track of your actions and emotions.
What was the purpose of the Circle Chat activity?
What is to share examples of using the Struggle Switch and learn from others.
Name one type of neutral emotion from the Sushi Train activity.
What is Curiosity, surprise, anticipation, etc.
Name one famous person known for perseverance.
What is Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Michael Jordan, etc.
What does "I Want" mean in willpower?
What is using your energy to focus on what you want to achieve.
Why is perseverance important for self-control?
What it helps you work through difficult situations, frustration, and failure to achieve success.
How can you use the Struggle Switch during sports or games?
What is control frustration or anxiety to focus on playing your best.
How can observing your emotions help you practice self-control?
What is helps you understand your feelings and choose how to react.
Why is perseverance a SWIS value?
What is encourages students, teachers, and staff to work hard and succeed
Name one way to improve your willpower.
What is track your mental energy, build self-control strength, control your environment, or set up accountability.