Tools for Self-Reflection
Writing down your feelings, thoughts, and experiences to help gain insight into yourself.
Journaling
Prioritizing your physical and emotional needs by doing nice things for yourself.
1) Empathy
2) Self Care
3) Sympathy
Self Care
Give 3 examples of when you were understanding.
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Your teacher tells you that you got the highest grade on the test.
Examples: happy, surprised, proud.
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Being aware of the present moment and focusing on your thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Mindfulness
Looking inward and exploring your own thoughts and emotions.
1) Introspection
2) Exploration
3) Self Talk
Introspection
Give me 3 examples of when you showed empathy.
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You need to do a presentation in front of your class.
Examples: stressed, nervous, anticipation.
What is one thing you do to manage your stress?
(examples: go for a walk, exercise, deep breathing, talk to a trusted adult)
Recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of your life.
Gratitude
The ability to bounce back from challenges and setbacks.
1) Mindfulness
2) Resilience
3) Empathy
Resilience
Describe a stressful sitiations you faced and what you did.
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Losing a friendship that you cherished.
Examples: sadness, heartache, grief
Negative: excessive eating or sleeping, social isolation
Positive: journaling or exercise
The internal dialogue in your head.
Self Talk
Creating targets and objectives to achieve.
1) Goal Setting
2) Plans
3) Decisions
Goal Setting
Give me an example of when you were a good friend.
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Someone gives you concert tickets to go see your favorite singer.
Examples: excitement, gratitude, happiness
What is one goal you want to make for yourself this week?
(examples: exercise everyday, answer a question in class, save my money, try journaling before bed)
These types of techniques can help calm you down. They may include reading, yoga, deep breathing, or taking a walk.
Relaxation techniques
Understanding and feeling the emotions and experiences of others.
1) Sympathy
2) Understanding
3) Empathy
Empathy
Give me an example of when your mood affected how you treated others. What was the situation? What did you do? What could have you done differently?
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You get blamed for something that you did not do.
Examples: anger, annoyed, irritable, frustrated.
What is one thing you can do to better understand your own thoughts and feelings?
(examples: write down what you feel / think, try meditation techniques, check-in with yourself)