Optimistic thinking
Why is Optimistic thinking important?
Encourages us to keep trying
give confidence, hopefulness, positive thinking
A person you consider a friend tells you that they do not want to be friends anymore. How might you be feeling?
hurt, angry, sad, frustrated (all are acceptable)
What is the first in the Problem-solving STEPS?
Say the problem, without blame
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is being in the present moment, being calm, accepting ones feelings, being aware of feelings, thoughts, senses. (some or all of these are acceptable)
What does responsible mean?
following the rules, taking care of your things, being in control of your own behavior.
What could be another way to describe Optimistic thinking?
Positive thinking
You tried really hard on a test and got a good grade, how might you feel?
excited, proud, happy, accomplished (all are acceptable)
What is the second STEP in problem solving?
Think of solutions, safe and respectful
Name 3 ways to practice being calm?
Exercise, deep breathing, eating healthy, writing/journaling, talking about your feelings, meditation, recognizing or noticing the things around you. Taking time to notice the 5 senses: smells, sounds, sight, touch, taste
Give 3 examples of being responsible in the classroom.
answers will vary
Name 3 positive thoughts or sentences
answers will vary
proud, accomplished, happy, excited (all are acceptable)
What is the third Problem-Solving STEP
Explore consequences, what could happen if...
True or false: Mindfulness can ONLY be used when you are calm.
False, mindfulness can be used to help yourself when you have strong feeling. Mindful practices such as deep breathing, recognizing/noticing can be used at any time.
answers may vary, level 0, walking feet, hands to self, facing forward are examples.
Define Perseverance?
keep trying even when it's hard.
not giving up
The cafeteria is very loud and students are not following directions (getting out of their seat, throwing food, etc) how might the lunchroom helpers feel?
Extra 100 points: How might some students feel?
Angry, frustrated, tired, exhausted
scared, overwhelmed
What is the fourth Problem-Solving STEP?
Pick the best solution, make your plan
True or False: Only adults can mediate or practice mindfulness.
False, mediation and deep breathing are related. In addition, mindfulness is the practice of noticing your environment and taking deep breaths. That can be done at any age and any time.
give 3 examples of being responsible at recess
answers vary, using kind words, playing safe on the equipment, listening to recess teachers, lining up when bell rings are some examples.
What is resilience?
ability to recover from or adjust easily to change or when bad things happen.
It is the end of the school year how might students feel?
excited, happy, sad, scared, worried.
Share an example of a problem and talk about each of the problem-solving step.
answer varies.
True or false: There is only one way to practice Mindfulness/Meditation.
False: There are many different ways to practice mindfulness and many different ways to meditate. Each person can find what works best for them.
What is the Mustang way?
Be respectful, responsible, safe