Self-Awareness
True or False:
Self-awareness leads to greater empathy and understanding towards others. It also leads to better decision-making.
(Make the statement true if it is false.)
True
True or False:
Communicating our emotions worsens conflicts and destroys relationships.
(Make the statement true if it is false.)
False.
Communicating emotions help resolve conflicts and build relationships.
True or False:
When emotions run high, a person with good emotional self-regulation (or self-control) can recognize strong emotions and then make questionable choices on how to react, leading to extreme consequences.
False.
When emotions run high, a person with good emotional self-regulation (or self-control) can recognize strong emotions and then make wise/good choices on how to react, avoiding extreme consequences.
True or False:
Stress is caused by beliefs and biases.
(Make the statement true if it is false.)
*Bonus 100 points total if each group member provides different examples of a cause of stress*
False.
Stress is caused by stressors and triggers.
True or False:
Financial literacy helps you develop a stronger understanding of basic financial concepts: budgeting, savings, debt, credit. It also leads to greater resilience, or stability, during predictable and unpredictable life events.
(Make the statement true if it is false.)
True
To be self-aware is to...
be able to recognize & understand your own thoughts, feelings and actions and how it influences our behavior.
(acceptable responses: recognize our emotions, understanding why we react a certain way, or know our strengths and weaknesses)
What are three ways we identify and express our emotions?
(Must provide all answers)
Words: What we say and how we say it
Actions: How we act and behave
Non-verbal Communication: Physical actions that express emotions (facial expressions, body posture, gestures, etc.)
What is the definition of the word "trigger"?
Give one example.
an emotional response; something that causes an emotion
(ex: being made fun of, yelling, events or situations relating to past trauma, arguments, getting rejected, etc.)
Identify and define the two types of stress.
Eustress: the "good" stress, short-term, boosts you/gets you excited, manageable, happy emotions, good for health.
Distress: the "bad" stress, long-lasting, drains you, tough to handle, negative emotions, bad for health.
Describe "budget", "income", and "expense".
Budget: Your plan on how much of your money you will use/spend and save each week, month, year, etc. A plan on how to manage your money.
Income: Money you earn.
Expense: Money you spend.
Name 5 examples of personal values/beliefs that you or other people can have.
Academic success, loyalty, respect, family, friendship, kindness, independence, equality, adventure, honesty, courage, reliability, patience, etc.
Name three primary emotions under the secondary emotion, Anger.
(Think: What is usually an emotion behind anger?)
Embarrassment, loneliness, depression, fear, disappointment, grief, discouragement, annoyed, jealous, bitter, numb, disrespected, betrayal, etc.
You are feeling angry because your heard that your close friend was talking smack behind your back.
Name one acceptable reaction and one unacceptable reaction.
Acceptable: Walk away and cool down first, express and communicate emotions calmly, or anything that doesn't involving hurting yourself or others verbally or physically.
Unacceptable: Physically hurting them or yourself, verbally assaulting them (threats, etc.), breaking or throwing things, or anything that can cause harm.
Name one for each:
1. Physical Effect of Stress
2. Emotional Effect of Stress
3. Mental Effect of Stress
Physical: headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep problems, increase heart rate, changes in appetite, procrastination, etc.
Emotional: anxiety, irritability, depression, mood swings, low self-esteem, increase emotional sensitivity, etc.
Mental: difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, poor decision-making, negative thought patters, mental exhaustion, etc.
Explain the difference between credit and debit cards.
Which has the most risks? Which is the safer alternative? Why?
Credit card: Card that allows you to borrow money up to a certain limit to make purchases.
Debit card: Card linked to your bank account, allowing you to spend only what's available in your account.
Risky: Credit cards, can lead to debt, has interests, impacts credit score
Safer: Debit cards, no borrowing, no interest, easy access to your money
Define the word "bias" and provide an example.
Definition: Having strong prejudice, or preference, for or against something or someone which can affect how we think and act.
Example: counts if it makes sense. (Kolohe Kai is the greatest reggae band in the world because I listened to them growing up.)
Fill in the blanks.
Emotions are a state of _ _ _ _ that is usually brought about by a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Emotions consist of 2 factors: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ + _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = Expression/Reaction
mind, situation, thoughts, feelings
Explain the difference between Talking vs. Acting Out your emotions.
Talking it Out: Telling someone how you feel in a calm way.
Acting Out: Raising your voice, threatening, or becoming physically aggressive.
Define "self-care" and provide an example.
Self-care is taking time and effort to look after yourself in a healthy and positive way. It's different for everyone, and it's all about what makes you feel happy, healthy, and balanced.
(Giving yourself a little love and attention to make sure you feel your best, or a treat to recharge and take on life with more energy and positivity.)
Examples will vary.
Identify and define the two types of incomes AND the two types of expenses.
Regular income: steady income; money you receive on a regular basis. (paycheck, salary, etc.)
Irregular income: money you may not receive (gifts, bonus, donation, etc.)
Fixed expense: regular bills, like rent, utilities, and subscription services (fixed price)
Variable expense: fluctuating costs such as groceries, entertainment, and personal items. (buying more things than last time, treating yourself/others to different things each time, etc.)
Name 1 benefit of having good self-awareness and how it can help you.
(Hint: There are 3 and they all start with C)
*Bonus 100 if your group names all 3*
1. Communication: You can talk to people in a way that makes them understand you, and you can understand them better too.
2. Conflict Resolution: When you have a disagreement, knowing yourself helps you find solutions that work for everyone.
3. Collaboration: Helps you work better with others because you know what you're good at and what you need help with.
3 Things to Know about Emotions:
Emotions _ _ _ _ _ _.
Emotions _ _ _ _.
Emotions are _ _ _ _ _ _.
*Bonus 100 points for providing more information for EACH.*
change, vary, normal
Define "You" Statements AND "I" Statements.
Provide an example for each.
*MINUS 50 points if your example is incorrect*
"You" Statements: Provokes anger, shame, and defensiveness. Sounds like you're blaming or accusing them, escalates conflict, causes miscommunication, targets the other person's entire character (Ex: You are such a slob! You never clean up!)
"I" Statements: Reduces hostility and defensiveness, allows you to express how you feel without sounding like you're blaming the other person. (Ex: I feel really disappointed when I come home and the room is not tidy. Can we work together on a schedule for our chores so that we can keep our place clean?)
Scenario
You're facing an upcoming deadline for one of your school projects, and you can't seem to stay organized or stay on task.
How do you overcome the stress? What strategies can you implement to help you?
Break down the project, create a schedule/to-do list, prioritize tasks, remove distractions, find a quiet place to work, take breaks, set SMART goals, seek support, use productivity tools, practice self-care, etc.
Apply the 50/30/20 rule to your bi-weekly income of $650.
50% = 650
30% = 390
20% = 260