Know Yourself
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Two students experience the exact same stressful situation. One becomes angry and snaps at everyone. The other becomes quiet and wants to be alone. What does this demonstrate about emotions and stress?
People respond to the same situation differently. Stress and emotions can show up differently depending on the person, their thoughts, experiences, coping skills, and circumstances.
This means paying attention to what someone is saying instead of planning what you're going to say next.
Active Listening
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Someone is feeling overwhelmed and says, “I don't need help. I should be able to handle this myself.”
Why can asking for help actually be considered a strength rather than a weakness?
Because recognizing when you need support demonstrates self-awareness and problem-solving. Getting help can give you information, resources, or support that allows you to handle the situation more effectively.
This skill involves keeping track of assignments, materials, deadlines, and responsibilities.
Organization
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You're in a group chat with several friends. Someone starts making fun of a student who isn't in the chat. Everyone is laughing, and someone says, “Don't be that person—it's just a joke.”
Not participating, saying something like “That's not cool,” changing the subject, leaving the conversation, or talking to a trusted adult if it becomes serious or threatening.
You get a test back and receive a lower grade than you expected. Instead of saying, "I'm terrible at this," you think, "I didn't prepare the way I should have. I can do something differently next time." What mindset are you demonstrating?
Growth mindset
Your friend is talking to you about a problem. You don't agree with their decision, but you let them finish talking before giving your opinion. What skill are you demonstrating?
Respectful communication/listening
You have three assignments due tomorrow, you're overwhelmed, and you don't know where to start. What is probably the best first step?
Break the work into smaller steps / prioritize what needs to be done first.
You're studying for a test. Which is generally more effective: reading your notes once for 30 minutes or practicing the information multiple times over several days?
What is practicing over several days
Your friends are talking badly about someone who isn't there. You don't want to join in, but you also don't want them to turn on you. What could you do?
Change the subject, don't participate, or walk away.
Name two physical or emotional signs that might tell you that you're becoming stressed or overwhelmed.
Possible signs of stress.
(Examples: headache, tense muscles, irritability, racing thoughts, stomachache, trouble sleeping.)
Two friends both think the other person should apologize after an argument. Name one productive thing they could do to work toward solving the conflict.
Talk it out, listen to each other, compromise, or focus on solving the problem
Name 2 coping strategys that could help someone calm down when they're feeling angry.
Taking a break, deep breathing, exercising, talking to someone, listening to music, etc.
You have homework, a project, and a test coming up. What school skill can help you decide what to work on first?
Prioritizing
You have a test tomorrow, your friends invite you to play online, and you really want to join them. What could you do to balance having fun and being responsible?
Study first and then play, or set a specific amount of time for each.
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This is a TV show question.
In Stranger Things, what is the name of the alternate dimension?
The Upside Down
Someone makes a joke about you that bothers you. Give an example of an assertive response rather than an aggressive or passive one.
Any reasonable response such as, "I don't like when you joke about me like that. Please stop."
Something goes wrong and your first thought is, "This always happens to me." What type of thinking might this be?
Negative thinking
You don't understand something your teacher explained. Instead of pretending you understand, what is one thing you could do?
Ask a question / ask the teacher for help / seek clarification.
Your friends want you to do something you know could get you in trouble. Name one strategy you could use to handle the pressure.
Say no, suggest something else, walk away, or get help from a trusted adult
You have an important presentation tomorrow. You're nervous, but you tell yourself, "I'm probably going to mess this up." Name one way you could change that thought into something more realistic and helpful.
Reframing negative self-talk.
(Example: "I'm nervous, but I've prepared and I can handle it.")
Your friend group is making plans in a group chat, but one person keeps getting left out. What is one thing you could do to make the situation more inclusive?
Any reasonable response that includes the person or addresses the exclusion directly.
You studied hard for a test but still got a bad grade. You feel frustrated and want to give up. What would resilience look like in this situation?
Learning from what happened, adjusting your approach, and trying again.
You have an assignment due Friday, but you keep telling yourself you'll do it "later." What is one strategy you could use to avoid waiting until Thursday night?
Breaking it into smaller tasks, setting a deadline for yourself, or starting with a small amount today.
You're in a group project. One person isn't doing any work, another person is getting angry, and the deadline is tomorrow. What are two things you could do to help solve the situation?
Communicate with the group, divide up the remaining work, talk to the teacher if needed, stay focused on solving the problem, etc.