Delayed Gratification
What did we use in class to practice delayed gratification?
Candy
When should you listen to happy music?
Anytime!!!
Define Kindness
The definition of kindness is the quality of being friendly generous and considerate.
You are walking into a building, open the door and then see that another person is 15 yards behind you, walking into the same building. What should you do?
Hold the door open for them! Kindness is contagious! and it shows that you have good manners
Mr. Doug will write down an emotion that you need to act out: Get the class to guess your emotion and you earn these points!
PHRASE: I love mint chocolate icecream
angry/mad
REMEMBER: tone can change the meaning of what you are saying.
What are the three categories we can apply delayed gratification to?
Academics
Finances
Relationships
Is it good to listen to happy music when you are sad?
yes
Define the golden rule
treat others how you want to be treated
You met a new friend online playing Roblox. You both have a lot in common and he asks you to share your address because he thinks he knows where you live in Delaware since he lived in Delaware two years ago. What would you do?
Mr. Doug will write down an emotion that you need to act out: Get the class to guess your emotion and you earn these points!
PHRASE: I hate sunny days!
fearful
What does delayed gratification mean?
Resisting the immediate impulse to get something we want, in the hope of obtaining a more valuable reward in the future.
How does music make us feel happy?
Increases blood flow to the brain regions that generate and control emotions
Is Kindness contagious?
Yes
Another student has been starring at you all day and now just mumbled something under his breath and you know it was about you. What should you do?
Take a deep breath and do not react. Whatever is going on with that other person probably has nothing to do with you.
Remove yourself from the situation.
Get support from staff.
Mr. Doug will write down an emotion that you need to act out: Get the class to guess your emotion and you earn these points!
PHRASE: I wish the day was over.
Excited
How does delayed gratification apply to academics?
Waiting patiently to learn something new and having the understanding that you wont get it all right on the first try. Knowing that understanding something takes time and requires practice.
How does music affect mood?
Music effects our mood as well as our actions. Due to the different beats and tempos as well as the words that are said in the song.
Define red flags in a friendship
Verbally or Physically mean to you
Only talk about themselves
always one upping you
belittle you
jealousy
You had a terrible morning at home and were in a huge fight with your mom. You told her that you never wanted to see her again. What should you do in this situation?
Remember that people say things they do not mean when they are mad
Seek support from Mr. Doug or another staff so you do not fixate on the issue
Use additional coping skills to calm yourself down.
Remember: you do not have a time machine and cannot go back so focus on what you will do in the future differently
Mr. Doug will write down an emotion that you need to act out: Get the class to guess your emotion and you earn these points!
PHRASE: I really like your new shoes
annoyed
How does delayed gratification apply to relationships?
Delayed gratification applies to relationships because quality relationships are a process. Often takes time for a relationship to develop into a quality friendship.
Why is it not good to listen to sad music when you are sad?
because it will keep you in the same mood of being sad.
What chemical is released when you are kind to someone?
Oxytocin
If someone is being mean to you or triggering you, how can you reframe it in your head and not take it personally?
Remember that chances are that they are mad that something else happened in their life that day that made them upset such as getting into a fight with their parents, being mad that they are at school or maybe they are just hangry (hunger/angry), but none of those issues have to deal with you! So do not let them to control your emotions.
Mr. Doug will write down an emotion that you need to act out: Get the class to guess your emotion and you earn these points!
PHRASE: How many people will be there? Who will I be sitting with? Do you know what time it starts?
Anxious