Questions
What is positive thinking?
Thinking in a more upbeat way. Our thoughts, feelings, actions and reactions will be more positive.
Turn this negative statement into a positive statement:
"I give up"
"I'll use some of the coping strategies we have learned".
Tell a joke to the group.
:) :) :) :) :)
Repeat the positive affirmation out loud:
"I don’t sweat the small stuff."
"I don’t sweat the small stuff."
Say one positive word to describe yourself.
Say one positive word to describe yourself.
What can you say that's positive, to a friend who lost their favorite sweatshirt?
It's okay.. you will find it! And if you don't, you can always borrow my favorite sweatshirt.
Turn this negative statement into a positive statement:
"I made a mistake".
"Mistakes help me to learn better".
Who is someone positive in your life?
Name someone positive in your life.
Repeat the positive affirmation out loud:
"I am in charge of how I feel and today I am choosing happiness".
"I am in charge of how I feel and today I am choosing happiness".
Name one thing you are proud of.
Name one thing you are proud of.
What can you say to yourself if you are having a bad day and want to get back on track?
Today has been rough, but I am strong and can turn this day around!
Turn this negative statement into a positive statement:
"This is too hard".
"This may take some time and effort".
Show the group how to practice breathing techniques.
Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth!
Repeat the positive affirmation out loud:
"I have the power to create change."
"I have the power to create change."
Name one goal you are working toward.
Name one goal you are working toward.
Why is positive thinking important?
A positive mind creates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action.
Turn this negative statement into a positive statement:
"I look awful today!"
"I have many wonderful qualities!"
Name a coping skill that you can practice to help you think more positive.
Coloring, going for a walk, listening to music...etc.
Repeat the positive affirmation out loud:
"I find joy and pleasure in the most simple things in life".
"I find joy and pleasure in the most simple things in life".
Which of the following is the best example of an affirmation you could tell yourself during a difficult time?
A. “I cannot handle anything.”
B. “I will try my best and use my coping skills.”
C. “Everything will always go wrong.”
B. “I will try my best and use my coping skills.”
What do you consider your strengths?
...List strengths
Turn this negative statement into a positive statement:
"I am not good enough".
"I am good enough, I am amazing".
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
A clock!
Repeat the positive affirmation out loud:
"I fill my mind with positive and nourishing thoughts".
"I fill my mind with positive and nourishing thoughts".
A person is feeling stressed about an upcoming challenge. Which affirmation would be most helpful?
A. “I will probably fail.”
B. "There is no point in trying.”
C. “I can take things one step at a time.”
C. “I can take things one step at a time.”