Obstacle
Robin spends a lot of time on their phone and can't get anything done. "I like watching cool videos, plus if I don't turn in my paper then I won't get a bad grade. I always get a bad grade on my papers, so why bother!" Robin stays up all night watching videos and never starts the paper. What is Robin's obstacle:
a. Negative self-talk/ lack of confidence
b. Fear of failure
c. Financial barriers
b. Fear of failure
Goal: You want to get 100% on your next Algebra test.
Explain what habit would help you:
a. Turn in all of your math homework on time.
b. Do 3 practice questions everyday leading up to the test.
c. Stay up real late the night before to study as much as you can to prepare.
b. Do 3 practice questions everyday leading up to the test.
"Even if I keep a positive attitude things still fall apart!"
Change this negative thought into a positive thought.
Answers may vary.
Example: "I should keep a positive attitude even when things don't go my way."
Jessica's room is always messy. "Every time I clean my room I can't find anything I'm looking for, so it gets unorganized in just a few days. My brother is better at keeping his room organized." Jessica stops cleaning up her room and just accepts that it won't ever stay clean. What is Jessica's obstacle:
a. Negative self-talk/ lack of confidence
b. Fear of failure
c. Financial barriers
a. Negative self-talk/ lack of confidence
Goal: Spending more quality time with your family.
Explain what habit would help you:
a. Having movie night once a week
b. Putting your phone away during dinner
c. Going to all of your siblings sports events to support them
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All of these are good habits to spend more quality time with your family
"I'm not talented enough to get the leading role!"
Change this negative thought into a positive thought.
Answers may vary.
Example: "I will try my best and let the director decide."
Billy loves to play ice hockey and is very good at it. "When I get older I am going to be a professional hockey player! Right now, I have to watch my friends play because I don't have the fancy equipment required to play on the team." Billy goes to every game to support and really hopes one day he can be on the team. What is Billy's obstacle:
a. Negative self-talk/ lack of confidence
b. Fear of failure
c. Financial barriers
c. Financial barriers
Goal: Graduating High School.
Explain what habit would help you:
a. Meet with your counselor every year to check-in
b. Pick the same classes as your friends
c. Only study for classes you are interested in
a. Meet with your counselor every year to check-in
"I will never be able to afford that!"
Change this negative thought into a positive thought.
Answers may vary.
Example: "I should look for opportunities to help me pay for what I want"