Goals
Name an example of a goal you have for school.
To get my homework done.
To do well on my test.
To read every night.
Name 1 way you can eliminate or get rid of stress?
take a break, play a game, get some exercise, talk to a friend, etc.
Fill in the blank: If you believe you can __ __ __ __ __ __.
you can!
What does this statement mean?
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
No matter what your situation, you can make something beautiful out of life's circumstances!
Name a way you can a good citizen at school.
Obey classroom rules, listen to my classmates, keep the school clean, keep my classroom neat, etc.
How do we achieve goals?
Through predictable sequential steps. (A series of steps that lead to our final goal).
What does it mean to be "stressed?" How do you feel when you are stressed?
Emotional strain. Worried, unhappy, confused, sad, etc.
Why is it important to have a positive attitude?
Positive attitudes are positively contagious! When you have a positive attitude, you can give it to someone else.
Turn this negative statement into a positive statement: "I'll never get this mess cleaned up!"
Could I have some help cleaning up this mess?
I need to clean up this mess!
If I clean up this mess now, I can play later.
Name a way you can be a good citizen at home.
Keep the yard clean, help with chores, obey my parents, follow the rules, etc.
Why do we create goals?
To focus our energy on achieving so things can start happening!
What is an example of a stressor and a stress buster? (something that makes you stressed, and something that fixes it)
EX: school work may stress you out sometimes, but a stress buster could be going for a walk.
What does optimism mean?
Looking for the positive! A positive attitude makes any day a success.
What is garbage dump thinking? (stinkin' thinkin')
Negative statements or words we allow into our minds, what we think and say is a big deal!
Name one of the places we discussed in class where you can be a good citizen.
In your community, at home, after school, or at school.