Self Awareness
True or False: Labeling your emotions is an important step in self-awareness.
True!
What is the part of the brain where your thinking happens?
The frontal cortex
How can knowing which Intelligences are your strongest help you in life or school?
Knowing how to study or learn the material. In life, it lends itself to which careers we would be interested in or how to approach problems using our strengths.
What does it mean to be empathic?
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
to see something from the other person's point of view.
Why is important to know your challenges?
Possible answers are: to know when to ask for help, to know what you need to get better at, learn how to overcome obstacles, learn from struggles
What is a strength?
A beneficial skill or ability that one already possesses.
The ______________ is the part of the brain where your feelings happen.
Amygdala
Name an activity someone with strong Verbal Linguistic intelligence would be good at.
reading a book, giving a speech, writing an essay, poetry
Give 2 examples of how you can show Empathy?
listening, ask questions, offering help, acknowledge how others are feeling, make a connection, make eye contact, be present
True or False: there are good and bad emotions?
False! All emotions are ok. You feel what you feel!
Using "I statements" is important when you're letting people know how you feel. Change this statement: "You’re making me angry!" into an "I statement".
I'm feeling angry right now.
The Amygdala is the shape of a _______
Almond
Name 3 multiple intelligences
Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Visual-Spatial, Body-Kinesthetic, Logical-Mathematical, Musical, Verbal-Linguistic
What are some ways you can show others you are listening with attention?
Making eye contact, not interrupting the speaker, asking questions, repeating what the speaker said to show you understand.
True or False: Trying new things is important in the development of self-awareness because it helps you learn about your interests, strengths, and weaknesses
True!
What does self-confidence mean?
Believing in your own abilities, feeling good about yourself despite imperfections, accepting your strengths and challenges, and being able to stand up for yourself.
Name 3 ways you can calm your Amygdala down
Possible answers are:
take deep breaths, count to 3, take a break, walk away, talk to someone, meditation, exercise, listen to music
What kind of activities would someone with a strength in Body Kinesthetics be good at?
Athletes, dancers, surgeons, and crafts people exhibit well-developed bodily kinesthetic intelligence.
What are some ways to be respectful and still disagree with someone?
Actively listen. Be assertive. Use a calm voice. Listen to what the other person has to say. Say your own perspective assertively and respectfully. Agree to disagree.
Give an example of negative self-talk.
I cant do this
I'm never going to get this
I'm stupid
What is self-awareness?
Knowing yourself and what you thinking, feel and believe.
True or False: You should be able to control the feelings you experience all the time
False, but it is important to be AWARE of how you are feeling and have strategies ready to use when you have uncomfortable feelings
Explain the difference between someone with strong Intrapersonal Intelligence and someone with strong Interpersonal Intelligence
Intrapersonal- very reflective, know themselves very well
Interpersonal- very good with people and developing relationships, can read other people very well
How is Empathy and Leadership connected?
Characteristics of self-awareness (name at least 3)
Knowing your own triggers
Knowing your interests
Knowing your goals
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
Being able to identify your emotions
Having an accurate self-perception