Positive Talk
What is Positive Thinking?
Focusing on the good around oneself
What is Social Filtering?
filtering out whether we should say our thoughts or not. In other words, think before you say.
What is conflict resolution?
the informal or formal process that two or more parties use to find a peaceful solution to their dispute. (emphasize on peaceful)
What does having social perception mean?
Being aware that everyone has different views/opinions of things.
What is tone of voice ?
The way we speak to others.
What is a good strategy to use to apply positive thinking?
Rephrasing our words to look at the positive side.
What is a good strategy to use to apply social filtering?
Ask ourselves if we should say it or think it. Does it need to be said? Is it going to hurt someone's feelings? Does it need to be said by me? Is it appropriate?
What is a good strategy to use to apply conflict resolution?
-rock paper scissors
-compromising
-walking away etc.
-Listening to others when they are explaining their view
-Reminding yourself that not everyone has to have the same view as you.
What is a good strategy to use to apply tone/body language?
-Checking how we speak to others and if we would want others to speak to us that way.
-Recognizing others body language and tone when having a conversation with them.
How can we rephrase this sentence?
"I hate math, I am will never understand it"
"How can I get better at math" etc.
What type of thoughts should we think but NOT say?
Negative thoughts and feelings you have about someone or something.
Inappropriate or swear words.
What type of situations can you find a solution without needing to get an adult?
Little deals
True or False
Your friends always need to agree with your opinions
False
True or False
It is not confusing when someones body language and tone of voice is opposite of what they are saying.
False
Body language and tone helps us communicate with others.
How can we rephrase this sentence?
"I will never win candy land, I hate this game"
"I can try again next time"
"Candy land is luck, so maybe I'll be more lucky next time."
Should we say this or think this to a stranger?
"You look really rough today"
think it
You do not know this person and this can come off rude and hurtful to them.
Situation:You and your friend are playing a board game and a friend isn't playing by the rules?
No
You can explain the rules to them calmly
If Kennedy likes dogs better than cats because she has one and Tara likes cats better because they are less work. Is Kennedy's or Tara's reasoning better?
Neither! Everyone has a right to their own opinion.
If someone is crossing their arms and has an angry facial expression but says "I had a great day". Is their body expression confusing their statement?
YES
Is this statement a negative thought or positive thought?
Situation: Your teacher gives you a compliment on making a 100% on your spelling test.
Statement: Anyone could get a 100. They give us all the words beforehand.
Negative
Should we say it or think it to a friend ?
"You look really tired today"
Say it
Because this person is your friend and you know them pretty well it is ok to say this but keep in mind your tone/body language when saying it.
What would be a good resolution to this conflict?
Situation: You and your friends are playing a board game and multiple friends want to go first.
-Draw names out of a cup
-Go by age so who ever is oldest goes first. etc.
If Jessica likes to eat mac & cheese with a spoon because she feels like she gets more noodles with a spoon but Kylie likes to eat mac & cheese with a fork because she feels like she gets more noodles with a fork. Are either of them wrong?
No
If you are talking to someone about a game and they are looking away and mumbling to themselves. Do you think they want to talk about this game?
Probably not, since they are looking away and not really discussing the game to you.