Self-Image
Define Self image
What we think and feel about ourselves
What definition is this - The act of making up ones mind
Decision Making
What is peer pressure?
When you feel pressure to do something based on the words or actions of someone around your same age
Other words for stress
Worry, anxiety, nervous, pressure...
Communicate 3 different emotions with no words
Demonstrate non-verbal communication of emotions
What are ways to increase self-image?
-Recognize what you are good at
-Remind yourself that a weak area doesn't mean that you are weak in everything
-Work on a weakness - remind yourself that you can practice and get better
Listen to positive and truthful friends
Who influences the decisions that you make?
Yourself/people around you
Three situations you might have to stand up for yourself
Give a situation at recess, in class, at home
What are some physical effects of anxiety?
Fast heart beat, Shaky, Muscle tension, Sweaty hands, Difficulty concentrating, Upset stomach...
Why is it important to communicate feelings?
To share who you are and so they don't get bottled up or get frustrated with others
Where do we find good information to form our self-image?
Healthy people - teachers, family, good friends
Experiences - successes and challenges
Our own thoughts - how we feel about information
Other?
What are the 3 important parts to strong decisions?
Stop Think Go
Can you give positive peer pressure?
Yes - you can influence others around you all the time if you realize it or not!
What are things that help when you are feeling stressed?
Deep Breathing, Stretching, Talking with others, Taking a break, Playing...
Qualities of a good friend
Kind, nice, fun, funny, forgives, good to others, trustworthy, talks good about you, wants the best for you...
What might happen if I had a poor self image?
I might feel down or sad
I might be frustrated with myself
I might not do as well in things I am usually good at
True or False - You should always make decisions quickly
False - some are quick and some you will do better if you take time to consider the choices.
One thing you can do or tell yourself if you feel pressure to do something you don't want to do
Say no, repeat no, no, no; leave the area, distract yourself, remind yourself of the reasons
Name a situation or event that could cause high anxiety?
-Taking a test
-Sports
-Family situations
-Fighting with friends
-making important decisions
What should you do if you notice that you were not being a good friend?
Apologize, talk to your friend, ask how you can make it up to them, commit to working on doing better
One thing you have done this week to help you keep a healthy self image
Sharing with the class your story.
What's a tough decision that you had to make recently?
Share with the class
Demonstrate how you would respond to pressure to be unkind to someone else.
Ideas - say no, give them reasons, leave the situation...
Demonstrate deep breathing or gentle stretching exercise
Breathe in for a count of 4
hold it for a count of 4
breathe out for a count of 4
repeat
OR Gentle stretching
Talk about a time you saw someone being a good friend this week
Talk about a time you saw someone being a good friend this week