Mindfulness
Self-Awareness
Mood Meter
Scenerios
About Ms. Gardner
100
What is mindfulness? (hint: what do you pay attention to?)
Paying full attention to the present moment, without judgment
100
Self-awareness means paying attention to what three things about yourself?
thoughts, feelings, and actions
100
What are the two axes on the Mood Meter?
Energy (high/low)
Pleasantness (unpleasant/pleasant)
100
Maria stops for a second and notices the smell of pizza, the sound of chairs scraping, and the feeling of her backpack on her shoulders. What is she practicing? (mindfulness or self-awareness)
mindfulness - she is noticing things in the present moment
100
True or False: Ms. Gardner has a pet dog
False! She just pet sits for other people a lot
200
True or False: mindfulness means labeling your thoughts as "good" or "bad"
False
200
What is external self-awareness
Awareness of how other people think and feel about you. Being aware of your impact on other people.
200
On average, how many feeling words can most people name?
three - mad, sad, happy
200
Jayden slams his locker, storms down the hall, and cuts through a line of students without noticing anyone's reaction. Jayden is not using good ___ - ____
self-awareness
200
What fall holiday is Ms. Gardener's birthday close to?
Halloween
300
Name one benefit of practicing mindfulness
helps with focus/attention, helps with managing stress and big emotions, improves sleep, builds self-awareness
300
What is internal self-awareness?
Awareness of your thoughts, feelings, values, and needs
300
Why does having more feeling words matter?
It helps us make sense of what we are experiencing so we can communicate it to others and get the help we need
300
After getting an unexpected A on a test, Priya feels bouncy, is smiling, is talkative, and can't sit still. Which Mood Meter zone is she in?
high-energy, pleasant (yellow)
300
What is Ms. Gardner's favorite color?
blue-green (teal is an okay answer)
400
True or False: thinking about my day and planning out what I want to do is an example of mindfulness
False. Mindfulness includes focusing on the present moment without judgement
400
If you notice how a friend is reacting to something you said, is that an example of internal or external self-awareness?
External
400
On the Mood Meter, what color represents low energy + unpleasant feelings?
Blue
400
Not being able to name our feelings or emotions is similar to what kind of experience? (Think about the game we played on Friday where you had to act something out)
It is a lot like going to the doctor with an illness or injury, but you cannot speak or use your hands to show what is hurting
400
What is one instrument Ms.Gardner can play?
saxophone, clarinet, or piano
500
Name one way you can practice mindfulness.
focusing on your 5 senses (what you see, smell, hear, taste, and touch), journaling, and noticing your breath
500
Name three benefits of having strong self-awareness
lowers stress, better relationships and friendships, more confidence, better leadership skills, better emotional regulation
500
What zone of the Mood Meter is this person feeling?
Red
500
Aaliyah notices she's snapping at her little brother, so she pauses, takes a breath, and asks herself, "Why am I really this annoyed right now?" What two skills is she using together?
Mindfulness and self-awareness
500
Ms. Gardner studied abroad in which country?
India