Managing Emotions
Name three "Body Signals" that tell you you're moving into the "Red Zone"
Fast heartbeat, clenched fist, red face, etc
Name a coping strategy and why you used it this week at school
did it work?
What is the first "Ground Rule" of solving a conflict with a friend?
Stay calm/Use a calm voice
What is the "Magic Word" you add to the end of a sentence when you can't do something?
...YET
Name one benefit of being a positive thinker.
You feel like you can do things, you see the possibilities instead of the problems, you feel good about things, etc.
A friend bumps into you and makes you angry. Which one of these responses demonstrates Self-Control?
1. You stop and think that maybe it was an accident.
2. You push your friend back to get even.
You stop and think that maybe it was an accident.
Name two "Calm Down" tools you can keep in a desk or backpack.
Stress ball, drawing paper, music, small fidget, putty
Turn this into an "I Statement": "You always take my pencil!"
I feel frustrated when my pencil is taken because I need it for work.
Identify the “Fixed Mindsets”and the “Growth Mindsets”
Think that mistakes are failure
Believe that you can get better over time
Learning should come easily
Feeling happy when someone else succeeds
Getting jealous when others do well
Desire to learn and grow
Fixed: Think that mistakes are failure; Learning should come easily; Getting jealous when others do well
Growth Mindset: Believe that you can get better over time; Feeling happy when someone else succeeds; Desire to learn and grow
What is a "Positive Affirmation"?
A positive statement you say to yourself to build confidence.
Choose the Practive Strategy you need to handle being nervous about presenting in front of your class:
1. Stay home sick and avoid the project.
2. Practice your presentation in front of a friend
Practice your presentation in front of a friend.
How does "Positive Self-Talk" help your brain when you are feeling overwhelmed?
helps you to calm down; builds self-confidence; cope with a difficult situation; help you to problem solve
What does "Perspective Taking" mean?
Trying to see the problem through the other person's eyes.
Why are mistakes actually good for your brain?
They help your brain grow and learn what to try next time.
If you have a "Negative Thought" (like a monster taking over the building), how do you "outsmart" it?
Replace with a positive thought
If you feel a "strong emotion", what is the first thing you should do before speaking or acting?
Stop and Think
True or False: Coping strategies are only for when you are angry.
False: they are for stress, sadness and anxiety too
What is a "Compromise"?
When both people give up a little bit to find a solution that makes everyone happy.
Positive thinking alone isn't enough! A positive action can help you reach a goal. What is the positive action for this situation: You are worried about a book report due next week. What should you do: Avoid the report so you don't have to worry or make a plan and figure out how best to start.
Make a plan and figure out how best to start
Positive thinking alone isn't enough! What must you add to it to reach a goal?
Positive action
What are the three steps of the "Stop and Think" strategy?
1. Stop
2. Think about your choices
3. Choose the best one
Name a coping strategy that uses your sense of TOUCH and one that uses your sense of HEARING
Touch - putty, fidget
Hearing - listening to music
In a conflict, why is it important to "Determine the Problem" before trying to solve a solution?
You need to determine what the problem is before being able to find a solution to work
Define Perseverance
Keep trying even when something is hard or boring
How does positive thinking help you when you face a SETBACK?
Positive thinking helps us to see the bright side even when we face a challenge or set back.
Positive thinking helps to push yourself forward.