Self Control
What does self control mean?
Being able to stay calm and to calm yourself. Not over reacting to something.
Handling your emotions like an Adult.
What is one way you can show a positive/healthy attitude?
Smiling
Saying Hello
Everybody loses games sometimes. What can you do to show that you are a good sport?
Tell the other person/team good job! Shake their hand, give them a high five, or a fist bump.
Name 2 or more negative/Unhealthy ways to react when you are upset:
- Scream or yell
- Throw things
- Slam doors
- Call people names
- Flop to the floor
- Hit someone
- Threaten someone
Your pencil broke. How you solve it? Can you solve this alone or with help?
Sharpen my pencil Alone
Name 3 or more ways you can help yourself stay calm or in control.
- Take some deep breaths
- Walk away
- Ask for a break
- Get a drink
- Go for a walk
What does a positive/healthy attitude look like?
Showing up on time
Acting professional
Taking care of your personal hygiene
What does it mean to mind your own business?
Only worrying about things that have to do with you. Worrying about yourself not anyone else.
Can having a negative/unhealthy attitude effect other?
YES it can
You spilled soda on the floor. How are you going to solve this and are your going to do alone or with help
Get paper towels/wipes or a mop to clean up.
Alone
Since you are all ADULTS, what can happen if you lose self control in public and you are acting unsafe?
You could get arrested. The police or security could be called.
Does having a positive/healthy attitude play a role in our behaviour?
YES is does
When is it okay to interrupt someone?
Only If there's an emergency.
Name 3 or more ways you can show negative/unhealthy attitude?
- Yelling
- Showing up late
- Leaving early
- Not working
Your classmate has just cut their finger in the kitchen. Will you need help? And how are you going to solve this
Get a staff immediately
Need help
Your job coach is telling you it is time to get off the computer. You start feeling upset inside because you are not ready to get off. What can you do?
Take some deep breaths and get off the computer
What could happen if you come in everyday with a positive/healthy attitude?
- You could make other people happy
- Make more friends
What does it mean to make a compromise?
Making a deal with someone... doing something that someone else wants to do first, then doing what you want to do.
What could happen you always have a negative/unhealthy attitude at work or where you volunteer?
You could be fired or asked not to come back
Someone at Vecova or work has fallen and cant get up. How are you going to solve this and is this something you can do alone or with help
Get help from a staff, boss or coworker
With help
Should you swear or talk meanly to someone?
No, Swearing and being rude will make people want to leave and not be around you.
Would you want to work or be around someone who has a positive/healthy attitude
YES
Communication takes 2 people. The speaker and the ________________.
Listener
Would you want to be around someone who has a negative/unhealthy attitude?
NO
Which workplace topic do you think we will be working on next?
TeamWork