Helpful self talk
Say this to yourself before a test
I can do this
You need a pencil.
You ask for a pencil
You say Im bad at this. Change this to a Growth Mindset.
with practice I can be better.
Your friend is punching a pillow. You wonder what they feel like
They feel angry.
You are getting very mad over a test what do you do.
Take a breath
You are about to present your writing to your entire class and your nervous. You say this to yourself
I will do great
You say to yourself I will do terrible. Change this to the Growth Mindset.
I will do amazing and be a hard worker
You are scared about going to a new Amusement Park. You say this.
I might be scared but once I go I will be having so much FUN!!!!!!
Your classmate is very good at math and you feel like you will never be as good as them. You say this.
"Everyone is talented in different ways" or "with practice I can be better."
A student you don't like is bullying you they have been bullying you since the start of the school year. You are to scared they will bully you more if you tell the teacher. You should do something.
You overcome your fear and tell the teacher. They fix the problem!