Stress
Something you feel when you have a lot going on at once, an important decision to make, an unexpected change in your life or a big event coming up
Stress
What is a technique we taught you to use when you're stressed & needing a coping skill?
Box breathing or body scan
Is being mindful being in the past, present or future?
The present! Focus on the now
The 3 points of the "Magic Triangle" are thoughts, feelings & ______?
Behaviors aka what you do
True or False: Stress can be a good thing
True! Stress can be a good motivator in small amounts
True or False: Getting 8-10 hours of sleep can help you reduce stress
True! Get more sleep!
True or False: Mindfulness is only when you are sitting cross-legged & meditating
False! You can be mindful no matter where you are or what you are doing
Is this a thought, emotion or behavior? "I'm never going to get an A"
Thought
Name one source of stress for you
School, homework, tests, parent/friend conflict
True or False: Talking to your friends, family or us can help you cope with your stress
What does gratitude journaling make you more mindful of?
The positive things in your life, the people you appreciate, the things that brighten your day etc.
Is this a thought, feeling or behavior? "Being on my own"
Behavior
What is a physical (bodily sensation!) symptom of stress you might experience?
Shaking, heart racing, sweating etc.
What is something that you currently do to deal with stress?
Why didn't we do stress journaling instead of gratitude journaling?
We don't want to recognize the negative & stressful things in our life when we can increase positivity focusing on the good things!
What is a more positive replacement thought for "I always get things wrong"
I try my best; It's okay to make mistakes; I'm not perfect but that's okay etc.
Name an emotion that you might feel when experiencing stress?
Overwhelmed, frustrated, tired, tense etc.
You're stressed about your upcoming end-of-the-year tests and projects...what is something under your control that you can do to help?
Study, talk to classmates/teacher, get organized
What was the purpose of the body scan video (with the weird breathing & voice)?
To focus on different body parts, to relax, to increase mindfulness when you're stressed etc.
Name something that causes you stress & one negative thought you might have along with it
Example: stressed about tests & think "I am a horrible test taker!"