Emotions
What emotion are you feeling now?
any emotion
What are some ways to take care of your self?
Do some self care, do something relaxing,do something you like to do.
What is gratitude?
Gratitude is being appreciative and thankful for what you have
Gratitude is not just a quality or A feeling, but a practice
You can feel gratitude for anything:
The people in your life
Little every day moments
Nature
Animals
Life in general
Gratitude is a conscious choice we can make- not just an emotional response
What is something you can do if you are feeling sad?
Do something to cheer me up! (playing games, getting fresh air, relaxing.)
What are some ways to take care of yourself after school?
Go on a walk, read a book, do some skincare, anything you like.
Why is it important to have gratitude?
Gratitude is important because it can help people acknowledge the good about themselves and their life
Gratitude helps people:
Feel positive emotions
Relish good experiences
Improve health
Deal with adversity
Build strong relationships
Gratitude can be expressed in different ways such as: the past, present, and future
What can you do if one of your friends are feeling sad?
Do something to cheer them up! (talk about something funny, do something they want to do)
What is the importance of self-love?
It motivates you to make healthy choices in life
Ex: Eating healthy, exercising, having healthy relationships
Able to take care of your own needs and focus more on improving yourself
Able to focus on making yourself happy, instead of only others
Self-love leads you to have a higher esteem, where you are more likely to make choices that will benefit your health
Makes doing what you want to do easier
Makes you more sure of yourself and what you are doing
It motivates you to do your best
Positive thoughts can be shared with others
What are ways we can practice gratitude?
Gratitude can be practiced by writing down at the end of the day five things we are grateful for and why
Thank people such as your friends and family for the kind things they do for you
Appreciate the things around you
Practicing Gratitude can help you:
you feel more healthy and happy
Sleep better
You feel more satisfied with the things you do
Gratitude can be practiced in many ways
Gratitude can make you a better person
What should you do if your feeling angry in school?
Take a break, walk along the hallways, tell your teacher maybe she can do something about that.
Ways to love yourself?
Talk about yourself with love, instead of downplaying yourself
Make yourself your priority, as your needs are just as important or more important than anyone else’s needs
Don’t judge or belittle yourself
Trust yourself to make the right decisions
Be honest with yourself
Be ready to forgive yourself whenever you make a mistake
Set reasonable expectations for yourself
Become more mindful of what you think, feel, and want
Take good care of yourself by engaging in healthy actions
How often should we practice gratitude?
We should practice gratitude by simple activities each day
A good amount would be 15 minutes per day at least three times a week
Write in a gratitude journal at least three times a week
Studies have shown that this activity has made a larger impact on our happiness
In your gratitude journal you can write down five things you are grateful for
You can list things that are relatively small in importance like what you had for lunch that day
Make sure to be specific and name people, not just things, that you are thankful for
Make sure to savor or relish each gift you receive, instead of taking them for granted
Some studies have shown that it could be counter-productive to write in a gratitude journal daily because you may simply adapt to the positive events that happen to you everyday
What should you do if you feel really mad at a friend?
Try to talk it out with them, change the topic, be the bigger person, walk away.
What happens if you don't practice self-love?
ose confidence
Anxiety and depression
Feeling unhappy/bad about yourself
Poor relationships and boundaries
Decreased motivation and focus
Lose gratitude for life
You won’t be happy
Low self-esteem
Doubting if yourself
Needing validation
Negative impacts of refusing to have gratitude?
By not practicing gratitude, you are not being appreciative of the other person. This can cause them to reconsider helping you in the future since you were not grateful for it.
You may lose appreciation for life
The negative events in life will seem to outweigh the positive.
It may be more difficult to keep a positive attitude.
Others may perceive you as rude, cold, or negative.
the balance of giving and receiving Breaks. By only receiving help but not giving any appreciation for it, you are closing this circle. This leaves you and the person who was helping you in a negative emotional state.
People will have a harder time talking with you if you are not grateful for anything because it will be hard to hold a sincere conversation.
You may find it Harder to sleep and become irritable/lack patience
You won’t be happy with what you have and you will be envious of others who have something better than you.