Reality Ride Metaphor
Name the 2 tracks on the Reality Ride?
Harder but Worth it Track, and the Easy and Fast track
What is a behavior you might see that tells you someone is on the "Fast and Easy" track?
Wandering in the halls, not completing work, ignoring directions, etc.
Are Labels good, bad, or both?
Both!
What are Defense Mechanisms?
A) A cool new energy drink?
B) Something we do to protect ourselves when we're in a pressure situation
B) Something we do to protect ourselves when we're in a pressure situation
What state do we live in?
Colorado
What happens if you ride the easy and fast track?
You will have negative consequences and get in trouble - caught in the loop!
What is something you might hear someone say that tells you they are on the "Fast and Easy" track?
How do Negative Labels hurt yourself or others?
Make you feel bad about yourself, and hurt others like namecalling and stereotyping.
If you get disrespected (made fun of), what is a negative (defense mechanism) way to respond?
Yell back at them, push them, argue
Is there more land or water (oceans/seas/lakes) on Earth?
Water
What happens when you choose to ride the harder but worth it track?
You will have positive consequences, like more freedoms, opportunities, and feel good about yourself!
What are 3 behaviors or choices that can get us "Caught in the Loop?"
Giving up, not asking for help, fighting, arguing, not doing your work over and over again, etc.
Can you change your label? If so, how?
Yes! Change your behavior and habits to change your label and how people think about you!
If you get disrespected (made fun of), what is a positive (defense mechanism) way to respond?
Ignore, use an I statement and talk through it with that person, tell a teacher if it's bad enough.
What is the biggest land animal on Earth?
Elephant
What does it mean to be "Caught in the Loop?"
Getting in trouble for the same thing over and over again and never getting ahead.
How do you know you are "Caught in the Loop?" What are some feelings you might have?
Frustrated, angry, scared, depressed
What is a positive label you have? What is negative label you could get for misbehaving?
You have your own answer!
Is it harder or easier to use positive defense mechanisms?
What is the biggest aquatic (water) animal on Earth?
Blue whale
What is an example of an "opportunity" or "freedom" you get for riding the "harder but worth it track?"
Get to go on the grass on green, summit lunch, you get to do what you want when you grow up like pick your job. Breaking the law and going to jail is the opposite of freedom.
What are some things you can say to yourself to get back on the "Harder but Worth It" track when you've been struggling?
Remind myself of my goals, say "I can do it!" "it's okay to ask for help"
Why are some labels important?
They can boost our confidence, they can help us understand things and know things
If you are choosing negative defense mechanisms (like not doing your work at school, yelling, swearing, fighting), what track are you riding on the reality ride? And what could happen?
You're riding the "easy and fast" track. You will get caught in the loop and get in trouble - you should stop and think and make a different choice!
What is the best school on Earth?
Hutchinson!