Power
What does it mean to keep your power?
To not let others get a reaction from you. To choose a positive response instead of a negative one.
How could anger be a roadblock in your life?
Anger could make it harder to achieve your goals, it may have serious consequences, anger could ruin friendships etc.
Name 2 ways to cool down from anger.
Listen to music, walk away, deep breathing, talk to a friend or adult, practice a sport or hobby
What are some lousy ways of communicating?
Being distracted, interrupting, bringing up the past, yelling, eye rolling, poor body language, being sarcastic and mean
Name 2 ways to keep your power.
Think before you act
Talk out loud
Walk away
Ignore
Block on social media
Talk to an adult
Name 3 possible consequences from acting out with anger at school.
Suspended, expelled, lose friends, get behind on schoolwork, kicked off a team.
Is palm breathing...
A) breathing next to a palm treeB) whispering into your hands
C) tracing your fingers to help guide your breathing
D) Something a psychic does
C
Alex went to Chick-fil-a and received a small lemonade instead of the large he ordered. He rolled his eyes and said “geez they can’t do anything right” when he walked away. What type of communication did he use?
Passive-aggresive
What is a power tool?
A power tool is a skill that can help you keep your power and make a positive decision.
Sweaty palms, a racing heartbeat, blushing, and bouncing legs could be your body's message that...
A) You're about to win a dancing contest
B) You might have anger growing and your body is warning you
B
Finish this sentence: "You always___"
A) Have a choice
B) Have to react in anger
C) Have to walk away
A
Sarah was at Chick-fil-a and they put pickles on her sandwich when she specifically asked for NO pickles. She picked the pickles off but could still taste them! She rated her lunch a 2/10 and was bummed the rest of the afternoon. What style of communication did she use?
Passive communication
Name 3 ways you might feel anger in your body.
Sweaty palms, headache, shaking legs, face getting red, racing heart, stomach ache, fast breathing
How are thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connected?
Your thoughts, feeling and behaviors all interact with each other. If you have a positive thought, you will have a positive feeling and behavior. When we are angry, if we change just one, the rest change as well.
Ryan was at chick-fil-a and ordered a delicious vanilla milkshake. When he got to the window they handed him chocolate. He told them he had actually ordered vanilla and they were able to switch it out. What style of communication did he use?
Assertive communication
Your friend texts you "K." after you asked if they wanted to hang out. Which would be the best response for positive communication?
A) respond with an eye rolling emojiB) use assertive communication to clarify what they mean
C) send a voice message yelling at them for sounding rude
B