Random Situations
I really wanted the newest book in my favorite book series but Amazon says it's running late. My anxious thoughts say...
"Someone will spoil it for me. This is the worst day ever!"
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"It's not the end of the world. I'll love the book anyway."
"I can ask my friends not to tell me anything."
"The book is still coming and I will enjoy it when it arrives."
You're going to a new activity center for a friend's birthday party. You anxious thought says...
"What if I don't know how to do any of the activities?"
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"I'll probably know how to do at least one of the activities"
"I won't be the only one who isn't sure how to do something"
"I'll think of this as a new adventure!"
I'm starting tennis practice at a new tennis center and I'm meeting the new coach. My anxious thoughts say...
"What if they are really mean? What if they are too tough?"
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"I haven't even met them yet. I just jumping to conclusions."
"Maybe the coach's style is tough love. I can handle that."
I got distracted when I supposed to be brushing my teeth. My anxious thought says...
"I don't want to get in trouble so I won't tell."
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"I should just be honest. Lying will only get me in more trouble."
"I should be honest and apologize. I didn't forget on purpose."
What 2 things can you never eat for breakfast?
Lunch and dinner
My sister ate the last popsicle while I was at a friend's house. My upset thought says...
"How could she do that? She's so mean!"
How can you reframe or Rethink this situation?
"Mom will buy more popsicles at the store."
"She probably didn't do it on purpose."
"I'm sure there are other treats in the house."
You're family is going skiing on vacation and you've never done it before. You anxious thought says...
"What if I'm really bad at skiing and people laugh at me?"
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"Most people will be more concerned with how they are doing than watching me"
"I'll never know how good I'll be until I try."
"If people do laugh, they are just strangers that I'll probably never see again."
It's the first day of the new school year. I don't have any friends in my class. My anxious thought says...
"What if I'm stuck in a class with a bully?"
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"This is just a chance to make new friends."
"I don't know if there will be bullies in my class or not. But I do know how to take care of myself."
I got into a fight at school. My anxious thought says...
"It was all the other person's fault anyway."
How can I reframe or rethink this situation?
"I shouldn't play the blame game. It takes two people to fight."
"I'll be in less trouble if I tell the truth."
What has hands but doesn't clap?
A clock
My fun plans had to be cancelled because my parents aren't feeling well. My upset thought says...
"This is so unfair! They never want me to have fun."
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"We can probably reschedule the fun events."
"Maybe I can see if a friend can take me?"
My mom is making me try a new sport. My anxious thought says...
"I know I'm going to be terrible. I'll probably get cut from the team right away."
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"Even if I'm not great at it, I'll practice and get better over time."
"I don't have to be great at everything."
"Coaches don't generally cut people after the first day
I'm trying out a new summer camp and none of my friends are going. My anxious thought says...
"I don't know anyone. I'll be all alone."
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"I'll probably make some new friends."
"I can practice making new friends."
My sister keeps annoying me. I got so mad that I hit her. My anxious thought says...
"I should just say that I didn't do it."
How can I reframe or rethink this situation?
"Next time I need to get help from mom first."
"Next time I need to walk away."
What has many keys but can't open doors?
My lego creation crumbled when I put a piece on too forcefully. My upset thought says...
"Nothing ever goes right for me!"
How can I reframe or rethink this situation?
"This stinks but I can build it again."
"This is a one time event. Other things have gone right for me in the past."
My family is going out to dinner to a new restaurant. My anxious thought says...
"What if there are too many options? What if I don't like anything on the menu?
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"On a scale of 1-10, how bad is this situation really?"
"Even if I don't like anything, it's just one meal."
"I bet they have a kids menu with chicken fingers or a cheeseburger."
My parents are taking me to a party with new friends. I haven't met them before. My anxious thought says...
"What if I make a bad impression?"
How can you reframe or rethink this question?
"It's just one party. I can handle one party."
"I have generally been good at making friends in the past."
I left my homework at school on accident. My anxious thought says...
"I don't want to get in trouble but I also hate doing homework."
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"If I tell the truth now, my teacher may let me make up the homework tomorrow."
"If I lie about this, I'll be in trouble for two things- lying and forgetting my homework."
"It's okay to make mistakes sometimes."
Where does Friday come before Thursday?
The dictionary
I wanted mac and cheese for dinner but mom made spaghetti instead.
"She never makes what I like."
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"Maybe she thought pasta would still be ok?"
"Maybe she didn't have the ingredients for mac and cheese."
My friend invited me to a sleepover birthday party and I've never slept away from my parents before. My anxious thought says...
"What if I can't fall asleep? What if I have bad dreams?"
How can you reframe or rethink this situation?
"I can always ask to call my parents if I'm nervous."
"It's a party. I'll probably be tired enough to sleep."
"Even if I can't sleep, I won't be alone. I'll be in a room with all of my friends."
My teacher has gone out on maternity leave. The school hired a new teacher to take her place. My anxious thought says...
"What if they are mean? What if they don't teach as clearly?"
How can you reframe or rethink this question?
"Maybe I'm jumping to conclusions."
"The worse case scenario doesn't happen very often."
"I'm smart and kind. The new teacher will like me."
I snuck my ipad in to my room before bed and my parents caught me. My anxious thought says...
"Say it was my sister. That will keep me out of trouble."
How can you reframe or rethink this question?
"Blaming my sister for something she didn't do is not like me."
"I'm in trouble no matter what. If I fess up, the punishment might be less."
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite