Self-Management
What’s one physical clue your body gives you when you’re getting upset?
Examples: tense muscles, faster heartbeat, frowning, clenched fists, increase in body temperature, heavy breathing, throat closing
List 3 coping skills
1= Listen to music
2= Talk to someone
3= Go for a walk
TRUE OR FALSE: Ignoring your emotions helps them go away faster.
FALSE
What should you do if a friend is being left out or bullied?
Stand up for them, include them, or tell a trusted adult.
TRUE OR FALSE: Laughing can actually reduce stress.
TRUE
What are consequences?
The results or outcomes of your actions or choices.
Which of the following is a healthy coping mechanism?
A) Scrolling on your phone all day
B) Going for a walk
C) Skipping meals
D) Ignoring others
B) Going for a walk
TRUE OR FALSE: It’s okay to say no to friends if something doesn’t feel right.
TRUE
Fill in the blank: A positive mind leads to a positive ______.
Life, attitude/mindset, or day
What animal sleeps standing up?
Horse
What is self-control?
Being able to manage your feelings and behaviors, even when you’re upset.
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
TRUE OR FALSE: all stress is bad.
FALSE
Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
What is empathy?
Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings
What country is famous for pizza and pasta?
Italy
What should you do if you make a bad decision?
Own up to it, apologize if needed, learn from it.
What is “growth mindset”?
Believing you can improve with effort, practice, and learning from mistakes.
TRUE OR FALSE: Your emotions are always logical
FALSE
Emotions are indicators to a situation/how you feel, but they’re not always facts
If a friend hurts your feelings, what’s the best way to handle it?
A) Talk to them about how you feel
B) Gossip about them
C) Ignore them for days
D) Yell at them
A) Talk to them about how you feel
What part of your body reacts first when you’re stressed — your brain, your stomach, or your hands?
Your brain
What is one healthy way to express anger?
Talking it out, taking deep breaths, walking away, writing it down, etc.
How many hours of sleep do most middle schoolers need each night?
About 8–10 hours
TRUE OR FALSE: Communication is just about talking.
FALSE
It’s also about listening and body language.
Which of these is an example of showing empathy?
A) Laughing when someone trips
B) Asking if someone’s okay
C) Changing the subject when someone’s upset
D) Ignoring their emotions
B) Asking if someone’s okay
What's the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
When making a big decision, what should you do first?
A) Think about how it will affect others
B) Flip a coin
C) Do what everyone else does
D) Avoid deciding
A) Think about how it will affect others
A simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions immediately. Not only is it effective but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep Breathing
TRUE OR FALSE: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
FALSE
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone; empathy is feeling it with them
What’s the biggest ocean in the world?