EMOTIONS
What emotion feels like a volcano or a loud thunderstorm?
anger
We use this strategy to give our brain oxygen so that it can think clearly and make the decisions that are best for us.
deep breathing
What is perspective taking?
Perspective is viewing a situation from someone else's point of view.
Sometimes our best option is to put some distance between ourselves and the problem. What is this strategy?
walk away
Why are mistakes not BAD?
We can learn from them and help ourselves improve!
What emotion feels like a rainy day?
sad
When we feel disappointed or upset, we become our own cheerleaders and use kind words with ourselves to help us feel better!
positive self talk
What does perspective taking help us do?
Perspective taking helps us understand what people are thinking and feeling.
Why might it be hard to solve a problem by ourselves?
We might:
Feel too angry or scared to solve the problem
Not know how to solve the problem
Name 1 way you can improve your growth mindset.
- Practicing
-Asking for feedback
- Challenging yourself
- Try new things
My sibling keeps coming in and out of my room while I'm on the phone with a friend. The emotion I might start to feel is...
Annoyed, frustrated, angry, nervous, upset etc.
This strategy is when we use our imagination to help ourselves feel better.
positive visualization
How can perspective taking help us improve on problem-solving?
When we're able to see problems through the eyes of others, we can try their ideas and find new solutions.
Why do we want to think of as many ways to solve the problem as possible?
It makes it more likely that we will find a solution that works!
People with this type of mindset believe their abilities can't change, no matter how hard they try.
fixed mindset
What might trigger your NERVOUS emotion?
You got it! Anything could trigger someone's nervous emotions because different things make different people nervous.
When we can't seem to solve the problem ourselves, we should...
Tell Someone
How can perspective taking help us become a better friend?
We show our friends that we care when we try to understand how they feel.
We wouldn't use this strategy with our parents, but we can use it with someone who's bothering us.
ignore
The power of yet means...
Just because something is hard, doesn't mean we aren't good at it. It just means we don't know how to do it... YET
Why is it important to understand my emotions?
It will help me control my emotions
It will help me know how to feel better
Name 2 reasons why using a calming strategy can help you.
- Understanding your emotions
- Calming your emotions
- Solving Problems
Name one thing that influences how we see something.
Our experiences, personality, and values.
What can we do if we can't see eye to eye with someone? (Ex. We're arguing over whether Spiderman or Batman is the better superhero.)
We can agree to disagree.
If I have a growth mindset, what will be easier for me?
- Facing challenges
- Making mistakes
- Trying new things