Habits
Name one thing that can stop you from following through?
Procrastination, avoidance, distraction, overthinking, nerves, other people
Give an example of an unhelpful thought.
“I can’t do this”
“What's the point”
“I will mess it up”
Name one feeling that can affect motivation.
Anxiety, frustration, sadness, tired, overwhelmed
Name one behavior that happens when motivation drops.
Avoiding, delaying, shutting down, refusing
What is one small pause you can take to reset?
Pausing work, take a breath, ask to step away for a moment, ask to talk with a teacher, check in with how you are feeling
What does procrastination usually look like for you?
Putting things off, scrolling, waiting until the last minute, refusing
What is a thought that makes starting things harder?
“I don’t have enough energy”
“I will do it later”
Where do you usually feel stress in your body?
Chest, shoulders, stomach, head, skin
What is a behavior that looks like avoiding?
Not starting things, leaving things unfinished, saying "no" without a reasonable excuse
What is one coping skill that helps even a little bit?
Breathing, music, moving body, check in with someone trusted
What is a habit that feels helpful now but unhelpful later?
Avoiding things, numbing feelings, overusing phone or TV, saying "no"
What is a thought that shows up when your energy is low?
“I’m too tired”
“This is overwhelming”
"I can't do this"
How can feelings impact focus or energy?
Feelings can drain energy or make focusing harder
What does distraction look like for you?
Using technology when not supposed to, zoning out, multitasking, not listening or answering
Why is noticing a pattern a success by itself?
Because awareness is the first step to change
What time of day do unhelpful habits usually show up?
Afternoon or evening when your energy is low, morning when you are still tired, at school when you do not want to do what is asked
How can a single thought change your mood?
A negative thought can increase stress or lower motivation and make you feel badly about yourself
What feeling shows up before you avoid things?
Anxiety, fear, overwhelm, stress, sadness
What is a behavior that feels protective but limits what you can do?
Avoiding, isolating, defensiveness, refusing
What’s one way to respond differently without changing everything?
Pausing, asking for support, choosing a small step
What is one habit you noticed in yourself today?
It can be helpful or unhelpful
What thought showed up for you today?
What feeling did you notice today?
It can be positive or negative
What behavior did you notice in yourself today?
It could be appropriate or inappropriate
What's one pattern you want to work on?
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