Positive Thinking
What can you say to yourself if you make a mistake?
Its Ok! Mistakes happen. Keep Trying.
What is one thing you are good at.
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I can't make a mistake.
Everyone makes mistakes. I'm still learning.
Do all coping skills work at every level of distress?
No. Coping skills and or distractions should match the level of distress and may differ from person to person.
True of False: Positive thinking will help me do better in life.
True! Positive thinking can help you at school, at home, and for your whole life.
What is one way you can feel better about yourself?
Talk kindly to yourself. Exercise. Eat healthy. Remember mistakes are ok, they help us learn.
I'm a terrible person.
I'm a good person who sometimes makes mistakes.
TRUE OR FALSE:
No feeling is wrong or bad.
True!
Thoughts and feelings are the way our brain makes sense of what is going on around us. They are not always correct or comfortable, but we can make positive choices even with negative thoughts or feelings.
Pretend your friend is trying to learn something new.
What could you say to help your friend?
You can do this.
I have done hard things before.
I can help you if you need it.
Name three things you love about yourself
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It's their fault I can't do it.
I have more choices than I think. I can be better next time.
Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them
Stressors: My family, school, my environment, etc...
Who do you know who helps you think positively?
Maybe a parent, teacher, friend, or family member
How can you improve your confidence or self-esteem?
Try new things
Accept mistakes
Keep practicing!
Things are never going to get better.
Things can get better. This is just a moment of struggle. Maybe things will get a little better at a time
What are some positive coping skills?
Grounding, Meditation, Breathing Skills, Talking to support person, TIPP
Why is positive thinking important?
Puts you in a better mood, less stressful, positive to others, leads to positive actions, makes others feel good
Name one confident person you know.
They're going to leave me.
Our relationship is strong. If I have concerns I can talk to them. They've stayed my friend when I've messed up before.
Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anger from building up.
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Examples: Self-care, Health- taking care of our bodies with exercise, eating healthy, drinking water, getting enough sleep
Fun- Having time to play and laugh!
Social- having people to talk to and support us
Expression- finding ways to be creative with art, building, cooking, or using our imaginations