Control
Name 5 things that you CAN'T control
Weather, other people, if people like you or not, time, death, the past, etc.
What does self-control do?
help you manage your thoughts, actions, and emotions
What is flexible thinking?
ability to think of something in a new way
What is motivation?
Give one example of when you showed good self control and one example of when you showed poor self control
Name 5 things you CAN control
Yourself, What you wear, attitude, behavior, what you say, who your friends are, types of food you eat
Name 3 ways you can show self-control
Waiting for your turn in line, not talking when someone else is talking, being patient etc.
What is stuck thinking?
Not being able to change what you are doing or think of another way
What are you motivated by?
food, money, etc.
How do the staff members (in your life) do to show flexible thinking, give two examples
How do our choices lead to certain consequences?
If you chose to not do your work you will get let go.
If you chose to eat healthy, you will be healthier
What are some things you can do when you feel you're about to lose self-control?
Take a deep breath, ask to take a break, think first and reason with yourself, draw or use a fidget toy, walk away, ask for help
You over slept and ended up missing the bus. Today is a day you work/volunteer. What do you?
Talk to your support/guardian and ask for help.
Make a plan for the next day so this does not happen again.
Call a friend and ask for a ride.
Name your favorite artist and come up with what they are motivated by
When playing a card game like Uno name two things you can control and two things you cant control
Can control: what cards you put down, how you react
Can't control: what cards others put down, what cards you are dealt with
How does it feel when you cant control a situation?
Frustrating, worrisome, etc.
Who else can control your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions?
NO ONE
You notice you are not following your hygiene plan
Have a shower, clean your clothes, be presentable.
What are some reasons someone may be unmotivated?
Some that happened in their past
They feel they don't have support
Name something your parents/guardian control that you wish you could control
How can you cope/deal with the things you can't control
take deep breaths
What are 3 behaviors that show trouble with self control?
Interrupting friends, blurting out answers, grabbing things without asking, not taking turns, repeating, etc.
You are stuck, repeating the same word or phrase over and over even though you already know the answer.
Slow down.
Remind yourself you know what is happening.
Write it down.
What has blocked your motivation in the past?
Fear, laziness, etc.
What's something you look forward to being able to control more in the future
Example: money, where to live, where to work