Motivation
True or False:
Motivation helps people start and continue working toward their goals.
True!
True or False:
Low self-esteem can make it harder to try new things.
True!
True or False:
Your identity includes your physical traits, character traits and genetics.
True
What is a belief?
A) A fact that can be proven true
B) A personal idea or feeling that someone thinks is true
C) A rule that everyone must follow
D) A scientific law
B) A personal idea or feeling that someone thinks is true
What is self-talk?
A) Talking to other people about your goals
B) Reading a book silently
C) Speaking out loud to practice a speech
D) The thoughts and words you say to yourself in your mind
D) The thoughts and words you say to yourself in your mind
What is motivation?
A) The ability to memorize information quickly
B) The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a [particular] way.
C) A fixed personality trait that cannot change
D) The tendency to avoid challenges and effort
B) The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a [particular] way.
What is self esteem? (choose 2)
A. How much you like yourself
B. What your friends think about you
C. How good you are at sports
D. How much adults like you
E. What you believe you can do
A. How much you like yourself
E. What you believe you can do
Fill in the blank:
Your __________ includes your name, interests, and the things that make you unique.
A) Personality
B) Identity
C) Hobby
D) Goal
B) identity
True or false:
You can have the same belief as someone else.
True.
True or False:
The way you talk to yourself can affect how well you do on a task.
True
What is one thing you do that requires motivation?
Answers may vary. Example: taking a quiz, completing an assignment
What is one way to build self esteem?
A. Think and talk only about your mistakes
B. Be kind to yourself when you mess up
C. Only do things that are easy for you
D. Give up when things are too hard
B. Be kind to yourself when you mess up
Give one example of a physical trait
Answers may vary. Example: Height, body size, hair color.
“Helping others is important.” Is this a belief?
Yes or No
Yes
Which of these is an example of positive self-talk?
A) I’ll never get this right.
B) I can learn from my mistakes.
C) I’m not good enough.
D) This is too hard for me.
B) I can learn from my mistakes.
When making goals, what does the mnemonic SMART stand for?
S- specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- relevant
T- time-based
How can learning a new skill build your self-esteem?
A. It can make you think you cannot get better
B. It can make you feel more afraid of trying new things
C. It can make you feel good about what you can do
D. It can make you decide to quit
C. It can make you feel good about what you can do
Give one example of a character trait.
Answers may vary. Example: honest, kind, helpful
“The sun rises in the east.” Is this a belief?
Yes or No
No, this is a fact.
Make the following statement into a positive self-talk statement:
I’m not good at math.
Answers may vary. Example:
I can get better at math if I keep practicing.
What is perseverance?
A) Giving up when faced with obstacles
B) The ability to keep working toward a goal despite challenges or setbacks
C) Avoiding effort to save time
D) Completing tasks only when they are easy
B) The ability to keep working toward a goal despite challenges or setbacks
What is one way you can practice building your confidence?
A. Avoid trying new things so you don’t make mistakes
B. Compare yourself to others all the time
C. Practice something you enjoy and celebrate small successes
D. Only do things you’re already perfect at
C. Practice something you enjoy and celebrate small successes
Give one example of a genetic trait.
Answers may vary. Example: Face shape, ethnicity, freckles.
What is one belief you have?
Answers may vary. Example: I believe all people should be treated fairly. I believe that chocolate cupcakes are better than vanilla.
Make the following statement into a positive self-talk statement:
I always make mistakes.
Mistakes help me learn and improve.