I Am... (Complete the affirmation)
I am ____
I am enough / strong / kind / resilient
“I always mess things up.”
“I make mistakes, but I can learn from them.”
Name 1 stress coping skill
Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation
The summer olympics are held every ____ years
4
What is positive self-talk?
Encouraging, realistic thoughts we say to ourselves to support our growth.
I believe I can ___
keep going / grow / learn / make changes
“I’m not good enough.”
“I’m doing my best, and that is enough.”
Name one virtue that we talked about this school year?
ANY
What is your favorite summer activity?
ANY
True or False: Positive self-talk means ignoring all negative feelings.
False – It means acknowledging feelings and speaking kindly to yourself.
I can ___
ask for help / cope / breathe / choose peace
“They must hate me.”
“I can’t know what others think—I’ll focus on my truth.”
Name one coping skill we talked about this school year?
ANY!
What is the next holiday we have off?
Memorial Day Weekend
Name one benefit of practicing positive self-talk regularly.
Improved self-esteem, reduced anxiety, better coping, more resilience.
I am learning to ___
accept myself / manage stress / love myself
“I can’t handle this.”
“This is hard, but I’ve made it through tough things before.”
Name a self-soothing activity
Listening to music, taking a bath
M R S U E M
Summer
T/F: The prefontal cortex is involved in changing thought patterns
True
I am proud of ___
how far I’ve come / my efforts / my honesty
“I’m a failure.”
“I am learning. Failing does not make me a failure.”
What is one way to take care of yourself/mind/body?
Journaling, making a gratitude list, going for a walk, showering, taking time to yourself
When's the last day for grades?
May 20th
Is self talk always negative?
NOOOOO