Channel Changer
Your brain is like a TV with...
A lot of different channels.
Pause means to _________.
Stop
What is a consequence?
It's what happens when you do something.
Who makes mistakes?
Everyone.
Your brain will often change channels to what?
Your interests (favorite things)
Feelings (things your worried about, excited about, upset about)
Things from the past or in the future.
When you Pause (or Stop) what should you stop?
1. Your actions
2. Your words
Are consequences good or bad? Explain.
Good (or Neither). If you do the right things you'll receive positive consequences. If you do the wrong things you'll receive negative consequences. Either way they are good as they can help you learn!
Why are mistakes awesome?
They are an opportunity to learn.
Your brain needs to be on what channel?
The most important channel.
(Providing an example is acceptable.)
Why do we pause? Name two things pausing (or stopping yourself allows you to do).
1. Calm
2. Think
3. Come up with a plan, ideas, solutions
Who controls consequences?
ME!
What is a Case of the Shoulds?
After making a mistake, you focus on the mistake only and say to yourself, "I should not have done that," rather than planning for the future.
Who's brain changes channels?
Give an example of an important time to pause.
Any acceptable response related to when stopping to think/calm is necessary.
Fast Forward means to look ahead to the _________?
Future or Consequences
What does it mean to Rewind something?
Don't focus on the failure, rather learn from you mistake. Focus on coming up with a plan for the future ("Next time I will...").
What two things do you need to do if your brain goes to the wrong channel?
1. Notice
2. Change it Back!
What could happen if you don't Pause?
You might say or do something you will later regret.
What is the magic question you should ask yourself to avoid trouble and make good decisions?
What will happen?
What kinds of mistakes are not useful or positive for you?
Mistakes you don't learn from and repeat over and over again.