Self-Awareness
A fancy word for your "inner monologue" or the way you talk to yourself, which can be positive or negative.
Self-talk
Before shouting back at a friend, you count to ten and take a deep breath. This is using an emotion regulation strategy called this.
Calming Down (or Pacing Yourself)
This is the skill of putting yourself in someone else's shoes to understand how they are feeling.
Empathy
Before making a decision, the first step is always to clearly state the problem or this.
Situation (or Goal)
Looking directly at the person who is talking and nodding your head shows this kind of listening.
Active Listening
Knowing that you are great at math but struggle with public speaking is an example of knowing your personal these.
Strength and Weaknesses
The ability to bounce back and keep going after a setback, like failing a test or losing a game.
Resilience
When a teacher gives you a dirty look and a big sigh, you can probably read their mood through this kind of communication.
Nonverbal Communication (or Body Language)
The negative outcomes or disadvantages that could happen because of a choice you make.
Consequences (or Risks)
This type of communication expresses your needs and feelings without attacking or blaming the other person.
Assertive
The difference between saying "I am sad" and "I feel left out" is that the second one is a more this feeling.
Nuanced (or Specific)
Pushing yourself to finish a difficult homework assignment, even though you’d rather play a video game, demonstrates this kind of control.
Impulse Control (or Self-Discipline)
Being aware that different groups of people have unique beliefs, traditions, and ways of life is a key part of having this kind of awareness.
When deciding whether to speak up about cheating, you weigh what is easiest for you versus what is the right thing to do.
Ethical Consideration (or Moral Choice)
A fair exchange of opinions or ideas between two or more people.
Collaboration (or Discussion)
When you realize your face is flushed and your heart is racing, you are recognizing the physical signs of this emotion.
Anger (or Anxiety or Stress)
Breaking a big goal, like "Get straight A's," into smaller, manageable pieces, like "Study for 30 minutes tonight," is an important part of this skill.
Goal Setting (or Planning)
Understanding the unwritten rules or expectations for behavior in a specific setting, like a library or a sporting event.
Social Norms
A structured process for resolving disagreements by finding a solution that both parties can agree on.
Conflict Resolution
The foundation of any healthy relationship, built on honesty and knowing you can rely on someone.
The way you generally think about yourself, which includes your values, beliefs, and interests, forms this overall concept.
Identity
Doing things now that help your future self, like studying for a test next week instead of procrastinating, demonstrates this.
Delayed Gratification
Being sensitive to the needs and feelings of other people, even when they don't say anything, is called this.
Perspective-Taking
The skill used to resist peer pressure or an unhealthy situation by clearly and firmly saying "no."
Refusal Skills (or Assertiveness)
When working in a group, this means accepting that the group's goal is more important than your individual wants.
Cooperation (or Teamwork)