Positive Self-Talk
What is positive self-talk?
Talking to yourself in a kind, encouraging, and supportive way.
What is one way to build confidence?
Practice, setting goals, learning new skills, or positive self-talk.
What is a strength?
Something you do well or a positive quality you possess.
What is resilience?
The ability to bounce back from challenges.
This basketball player was cut from his high school varsity team before becoming a legend.
Michael Jordan
True or False: Positive self-talk means pretending problems don't exist.
False.
True or False: Confident people never feel nervous.
False.
Name one personal strength you have.
Any positive trait.
True or False: Successful people never fail.
False
This author received multiple rejections before publishing Harry Potter.
J.K. Rowling
Change this negative thought into a positive one: "I always mess up."
"Everyone makes mistakes, and I can learn from them."
What should you do if you make a mistake?
Learn from it and keep trying.
True or False: Everyone has strengths.
True
What is one healthy way to cope with stress?
Exercise, talking to someone, journaling, prayer, deep breathing, etc.
This inventor failed thousands of times before creating a successful light bulb.
Thomas Edison
What is one benefit of positive self-talk?
Builds confidence, reduces stress, or improves self-esteem.
Name one person who helped build your confidence.
Any positive support person.
What is the difference between a talent and a strength?
A talent is a skill; a strength can be a skill or positive character trait.
What can you learn from a difficult situation?
New skills, lessons, strength, or growth.
This activist continued fighting for girls' education after surviving an attack.
Malala Yousafzai
Fill in the blank: "I am _____ and capable."
Any positive adjective (strong, worthy, smart, resilient, etc.).
What does confidence mean?
Believing in yourself and your abilities.
Why is it important to know your strengths?
They help build confidence and achieve goals.
Name a challenge you overcame and what it taught you.
Personal response.
What do all of these people have in common?
They faced challenges, setbacks, and failures but never gave up.