TRUE OR FALSE?
In order to get good at something, you need to practice.
True. The more you practice the better you become at it.
Define emotion management
When you are able to identify emotions in yourself and others and apply strategies to manage those emotions.
Change the statement so you are using a growth mindset:
I just cant do math! Im not good at it!
Various answers:
Math may be hard for me, but with practice, I can get better.
What is the purpose of emotions?
Emotions give us information.
Your brain changes when you learn a new skill.
True. Your brain creates new pathways which then creates networks.
Define growth mindset.
A growth mindset is believing that your brain can grow and you can learn many new things. You are not born smart; you become smart.
If you need help meeting your goal, name 3 adults you can ask for help.
Various Answers:
Teacher, parent, grandparent, counselor, school counselor...
What does being scared tell us?
It tells us that we could be injured or there is danger.
False. We can always learn, no matter the age!
Define fixed mindset
A fixed mindset is believing that you cannot learn new things.
Why are goals important?
Various answers: Without goals, you may not strive to be better and you may never learn anything new (sports, schools, career, crafts etc).
What does fight or flight mean?
Fight-or-flight response is a survival tool that we all have. Your body has physical changes, including nervous and endocrine changes, that prepare a human or an animal to react or to retreat. This is a survival skill.
Furious means you are only a little angry.
False. Furious means you are very angry.
Define Network.
Networks are created in your brain to help carry different information from one pathway to the next. networks are created all the time and me be at different levels.
Explain what happens in your brain, when you practice a new skill
Your pathways become stronger with practice and you build stronger and faster networks.
Name three coping skills you could use to help manage your emotions.
Various answers: Deep breathing, Yoga, taking space, coco breathing...
Emotions provide important information.
True. Emotions provide important information and can help keep you safe.
Define Pathway
Pathways in the brain are made by connections between neurons (nerve cells). When a behavior is performed, the connections between these cells change with the frequency of the behavior performed. These neural pathways are like grooves in the road maps of our brain.
Is it possible to be good at everything?
No! We are all human. We are all different and excel in some areas and not in others- and that is okay! Practice can make us better, but sometimes we need to know and recognize our limitations.
Whats the difference between feeling annoyed, angry and furious?
Different Stages of anger.
Annoyed- to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts.
Angry-a strong emotion that often leads to negative coping strategies and putting someone in a bad mood.
Furious- very angry