Challenge the A.N.T.'s
Fixed or Growth Mindset?
Mind & Body
Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors
100

"I'm not good enough"

"I am learning and growing every day"

100

"I will try my best"

What is growth mindset?

100

This emotion often involves smiling, increased energy, and enthusiasm

What is happiness?

100

"Trees are pretty"

What is a thought?

200

"Things will never get better"

"I can make a better future for myself"

200

"I can't do this"

What is fixed mindset?

200

This emotion can come with rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and stomach problems

What is Anxiety?
200

"I love myself"

What is a thought?

300

"Everyone is out to get me"

"I can create healthy relationships while prioritizing myself"

300

"They're smarter than I am"

What is fixed mindset?

300

This emotion comes with fatigue (tiredness), feeling down, and feeling hopeless

What is depression?

300
Sally chooses not to go on the rollercoaster because she feels afriad.

What is a behavior?

400

"I don't deserve to be happy"

"I deserve happiness"

400

"Sometimes I need help, but I know I'll get there"

What is growth mindset?

400

This emotion comes with increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling heated

What is anger?

400

After being bullied, Rachel feels sad and embarrassed.

What is a feeling?

500

"I'm a bad person"

"I am a good person, but sometimes I do bad things"

500

"Even if I fail, at least I'll have learned something."

What is growth mindset?

500

This response involves increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, muscle tension, and feeling afraid

*Hint* 2 F's

What is fight or flight response?

500

Penelope forgives herself for her past mistakes because she believes she is a good person.

What is a behavior?

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