Coping Skills
A coping skill that can help lower your heart rate and calm you
Deep breathing
What is a goal that is clear and not vague
Specific
Putting a goal off until later
procrastination
I want to be better
Needs to be more specific
You feel stressed before a test - what is one coping skill you could use
yes
Name one grounding technique
54321, deep breathing, etc.
What is the M in smart goal
Measurable
Telling yourself "I will never succeed", or "I cannot do this"
Negative thinking / Self doubt
I'll never be anxious again
What is an unrealistic / unfair goal
What is one thing you can do when you do not feel motivated
yes
This coping skills involved challenging/redirecting negative thoughts
cognitive restructuring / reframing
A goal you can actually achieve based on your situation
Realistic
What kind of goals are too big, too vague, or too much at once?
Unrealistic goals
I'll study more
I'll study 20 minutes 3x this week
You miss hitting a goal for one day - what do you do
Dont give up / try again
Name one healthy way to release highly intense emotions
exercise, journaling, talking it out, etc.
What is the A in smart goal
Actionable
Name one internal barrier
fear, anxiety, low motivation, etc.
I'll work out every day for 4 hours
More realistic / smaller goal
You notice someone who begins to be a bad influence for your goals - what can you do
Set boundaries, limit time, etc.
When is the best time to utilize our coping skills if we feel like were about to crash out
Before things get worse
A type of goal that focuses on actions rather than outcomes
Process goal
Name one external barrier
Environment, people, resources, etc.
I want to get better grades but I can't focus on school
Break into small steps, ask for help, study 15 minutes twice this week
You feel overwhelmed by a big goal - what can you do?
Break it down into smaller steps/goals