Sportsmanship
True or False: Good sportsmanship is demonstrated through both words and actions.
True!
TRUE OR FALSE: If the first try to solve a problem with a friend doesn't work, you should give up
False
True or false: nonverbal cues are just as important as verbal cues
True
True or False: Everyone experiences some amount of stress
True!
True or False: Being passive is the best response to stressful situations because it means you don't let things bother you too much
False
True or False: Complimenting someone's skills or actions is often more meaningful than complimenting someone's physical appearance
True! All appropriate compliments will likely be appreciated, but only complimenting someone's physical appearance may seem shallow
Name one way you can respond to someone empathetically
Put yourself in their shoes, think of a similar experience you have had, make statements like "It sounds like...", "I understand how you might feel that way...", or "Seems like you are..."
Give an example of a nonverbal cue
Appearance, personal space, body posture/gestures, facial expressions, physical touch
Explain the "Glass is half-full" analogy.
The glass half-full displays an optimistic vs pessimistic view. The glass can be half-full or empty, it depends on how you think!
Give an example of a proactive response to this situation: You're working on hard project and get frustrated.
Proactive responses could be: asking for help, calming down and taking deep breaths, walking away for a brief time and trying again, etc.
Give an example of being a good sport even when you are feeling angry, frustrated, or upset when losing
It's completely okay to feel angry or upset when losing! Some examples would be congratulating other the other players, using respectful language while leaving, and not arguing with officals
Find something else to do instead of playing the game, take turns and play one game first and the other game after, flip a coin, etc.
Name an example of a Space Buster (things that invade others' space bubbles)
Space Busters may include standing or sitting too close, pointing in someone's face, hitting, hugging, or tickling without asking first.
Explain the difference between optimism and pessimism
Optimism is a positive way of thinking, looking on the bright side, being hopeful. Pessimism is a negative way of thinking, expecting that things will no go well.
What is Self-talk?
Self talk is when we listen to what we say to ourselves and others around us
Name three ways you can demonstrate good sportsmanship after your team lost a game
congratulate the winning team/players, encourage your teammates, be cooperative with others feelings, remain flexible, don't throw a fit or act unkindly, try again!
Name two steps to problem-solving with friends
1. Define the problem
2. Stay calm and remind yourself that you can work it out. Use calming strategies if you need them.
3. Think of at least three ways to solve the problem.
4. Discuss the solutions with your friend and agree on one.
5. If the solution works, you are done. If not, try another idea.
List two ways you can use nonverbal cues to show someone you are interested in what they are saying
Slightly leaning forward, nodding, making eye contact, and smiling are all good ways of showing that you are listening and interested
Describe the stress beaker analogy
A beaker can be used to represent how much stress we are holding in our bodies. Everyone has some stress, and the beaker is always partially filled. As we face more and more stressors, our beakers begin to fill up. When our beaker overflows, this may cause us to panic, freak out, or shut down. We can use stress management techniques to lower our stress level and stop our beakers from overflowing.
How does a rubber band resemble being resilient?
Like a rubber band, you can become "stretched out" and overwhelmed by stressful situations. When you are resilient you can be flexible and "bounce back" to your original shape.
Name three qualities/behaviors of a good leader
Being proactive, communicating effectively, maintaining self-control, being a good role model, being a team player, and giving compliments are all features of a good leader!
Explain the difference between having empathy and having sympathy for someone
Empathy involves "walking in another person's shoes" and trying to feel what they feel so you can better understand what they're experiencing. Having sympathy means feeling bad or sorry for someone else when they are struggling without attempting to feel what they are feeling.
How you can be "in sync" with others when engaging in conversation?
Being "in sync" means paying attention to what other people are doing in a conversation and matching your pace and volume of speech and movements to others around you.
Name three relaxation techniques (think of what relaxation exercises we have done this year)
Progressive muscle relaxation, mindful eating, yoga/stretching, guided imagery/meditation, intentional calm breathing, etc.
Name three of the steps to being proactive
1. Acknowledge the problem
2. Keep perspective that you're having a specific problem
3. Keep in mind that the problem won't last forever
4. Come up with a plan to make the situation better
5. Act on your plan