Emotions Matter
What is the thinking part of the brain?
The cortex
What is the difference between a feeling and a thought?
a thought is what you say to yourself in your head
an emotion is a feeling - mad, sad, happy
Give an example from home or school that would cause someone to feel a strong emotions
What does it mean to reframe a situation?
To look at a situation from a different point of view
What is negativity bias?
Negativity bias means it’s often easier to think of negative things than positive things.
What is the stress hormone called?
Adrenalin
Is this a feeling or a thought?
I feel like I will never be as funny as him
Thought
What does it mean to have a helpful thought vs. an unhelpful thought?
unhelpful Thoughts are not always true and can lead you to do something you regret
How can you reframe the thought, soccer practice won't be fun today because its raining?
Our team needs to be prepared for all kinds of weather
Why are people hardwired for negativity?
In the caveman days it helped people keep an eye out for threats
Which part of the brain is your 'feelings alarm'?
Amygdala
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Give an example of how emotions, thoughts, and decisions connected?
Maddox is mad at his dad for taking his phone away. He thinks his dad is being unfair. He talks back to him.
If you are caught in a cycle of strong emotions or unhelpful thoughts, what 2 things can you do to interrupt it?
Use an emotion management strategy
Reframe the situation
What questions can you ask yourself if you want to reframe a situation?
Why is it important to practice positive self talk?
Practicing positive self-talk means thinking positive thoughts.
It can help you interrupt the cycle that leads to negative decisions.
When you make positive self-talk a habit, you can rewire your brain to pay more attention to the positives
What triggers strong emotions in your brain?
Sensory input from the environment
Why is it difficult to make good decisions when your having strong emotions?
Provide 3 examples of an emotion management strategy
DOUBLE JEOPARDY - create the flowchart we made to reframe thoughts -
situation-emotion-unhelpful thoughts -helpful thoughts
Name 3 things you can say to yourself to feel calm and think more positively
I have all the tools I need to be successful
I will control what I can and let go of what I cant
I am prepared
Tie breaker if needed
What is the name of this unit?
Thoughts, Emotions, and decisions