Reflection
What is something you should reflect on?
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
Guilt- adaptive and helpful—it’s holding something we’ve done or failed to do up against our values and feeling psychological discomfort (Feeling like you can change and this does not define the person you are)
Shame- the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging (Feeling like you cannot change it and that this defines you)
How many kids does Mrs. Ackerman have?
3 {4 if you count Mr. Ackerman}
What are the three parts of the circle of control?
All in control, some in control and not in control at all
How can I manage my emotions?
Positive self-talk, gratitude, resilience, and empathy
True or False: Mrs. Ackerman has only lived in Connecticut
False! She lived in North Carolina
According to the TED talk on "Before I die, I want to...", What are the two most valuable things we have?
Time and Relationships
What is mental/emotional health?
the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life
What does Mrs. Ackerman want to do when she retires?
Open a bakery! Show off her cookie making skills
What is a reflection?
Setting aside intentional time and space for yourself to focus and process experiences and thoughts alone in order to become the BEST VERSION of yourself
Why is communication & perspective important to my emotional health?
What is Mrs. Ackerman's favorite color?
Pink or Teal
What are some questions to ask yourself when reflecting?
What did I learn? What am I really good at? Who is someone that I can always count on? How could I have handled that differently? What matters most in my life?
What are some examples of stressors?
Headache
Weakened immune system
High Blood Pressure
Bruxism (clenching jaw or teeth grinding)
Digestive disorders
What musical did Mrs. Ackerman see after her Wedding?
Wicked!