Focus on our
Thoughts
Thoughts
True/False: What we think can influence how we feel, which can influence how we choose to act.
TRUE!
True/False: Relationships and friendships have NO effect on our well-being.
FALSE! They can have a big impact on how we feel, what we do, what we sat etc.
What does the S mean in S.M.A.R.T?
Specific: meaning you make your goal descriptive and clear of what you want to achieve
What is accountability?
- doing what we say we are going to do, even when it’s hard
- taking responsibility for your actions and choices
- admitting when you make a mistake
What sport does Ms. Pesano do?
She fights (muay thai), weight lifting
What does the thought bubble symbolize?
Our thoughts!
True/False: Healthy relationships are PERFECT and never have any conflicts or issues
FALSE! Even healthy friendships have their share of conflict, but it's HOW you work through it that helps make it a healthy dynamic.
What does the M mean in S.M.A.R.T?
Measurable meaning that you can track your progress towards the goal
What can accountability look or sound like?
You can give an example of what you might say to take accountability or what you might do to take accountability.
keeping promises, saying sorry, being a team player, telling the truth, accepting a consequence, making better choices next time, learning from your mistakes, etc.
What gym activity does Ms. Jackson do?
Zumba
What does the heart symbolize?
Our feelings!
What is 1 healthy characteristic in a friendship?
respect, honesty, empathy, active listening, having boundaries, equality, being independent, support, taking responsibility/accountability, etc.
What does the A mean in S.M.A.R.T?
Attainable meaning that you can actually achieve the goal
True/False: Empathy is feeling for someone
FALSE: Empathy is feeling with someone
Who is on Ms. Jackson's screen saver?
Her niece!
What do the hands symbolize?
Our actions/behaviors!
What is 2 unhealthy characteristics?
disrespect, dishonesty, not being empathetic, passive/not listening, having no boundaries, imbalance of power, being dependent, unsupportive, not taking responsibility/accountability, etc.
What does the R mean in S.M.A.R.T?
Realistic/Relevant meaning that your goals are important to you, as you are the one wanting to achieve it
True/False: Empathy is putting yourself in another person's shoes to understand what they might be going through
TRUE!
What is Ms. Pesano's favorite energy drink?
1. Alani
2. Celsius
True/False: We can reframe (change) our thoughts which has NO influence on our feelings and behaviors.
FALSE!
When we change how we are thinking, it can change the way we feel and how we behave
How would you talk to a friend who crossed a boundary with you?
What does the T in S.M.A.R.T mean?
Time bound meaning you have a time or date that you want to achieve the goal (by when)
Why does empathy matter?
Empathy makes communication more meaningful, relationships more genuine, helps reduce conflict, promotes cooperation, and can help build stronger connections
15 years!!
Jackson - 7
Pesano - 8