Impulsivity
What involves a tendency to act on a whim, not think before you do something, or not think about the potential consequences of your actions?
Impulsivity or impulsiveness
“A tendency to respond positively or negatively towards a certain idea, object, person, or situation. It influences an individual's choice of action, and responses to challenges, incentives, and rewards"
Attitude
“I’m going to make a fool of myself if I participate in group activities"
Is this a positive or negative thought?
Negative
What has two hands and a face but no arms and legs?
A Clock
What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. People can have good (high) self-esteem, or bad (low) self-esteem.
Manage your ______ instead of allowing your ______ to manage you.
Same word used for both blanks.
Emotions
What is the act of substituting negative thoughts with positive thoughts immediately?
Replacement
"I will get through this. I am strong and I can ask for help."
Is this positive or negative thinking?
Positive
What has four fingers and a thumb but not living?
A Glove
What kind of people should you surround yourself with to boost your self-esteem?
Positive and supportive people!
The degree to which a person can control the desire for getting what they want immediately when they want it
Impulse Control
What is a statement or slogan repeated frequently?Sentences you repeat to yourself to help change negative thoughts into positive thoughts.
Mantra or positive affirmations
A mental attitude in which you expect good and favorable results is called?
Positive Thinking
What is black and white, and read all over?
A Newspaper
TRUE or FALSE: You can choose to have a good attitude, despite the circumstances.
TRUE
Learn the special art of simply saying “no” to yourself. Practice _______ ________: The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later (often better) reward.
Delayed Gratification
One of the key components of maintaining a positive attitude is identifying and then repeating the __________ ___________ that sustain a positive mindset and viewpoint.
Positive thoughts
“I need Scottie to like me or I can't be happy and I'll never have any friends."
Turn this thought into a positive thought
Examples can include: "I can be happy without someone else's approval." "I am a good person and I can make other friends." "I am good enough." "Everyone doesn't have to like me and I am okay with that."
What has rivers but no water, forest but no trees and cities but no people?
A Map
15 minutes per day of ________, 4-7 times per week can elevate and boost your self-confidence and your self-esteem.
exercise
Name 3 skills you can use to cope with impulsivity.
1.Remember, 2.Practice Time Outs, 3.Practice Self-Control 4.Sleep on it, 5.Recognize Emotional Reactions, 6.Phone a Friend, 7.Spirituality, 8.Know Your Triggers, 9.Relax
Name at least one way to develop and maintain positive thinking.
1.Replacement, 2.Create a Mantra, 3.Refuse to stop at failure, 4.Accept your growth, 5. Be thankful, 6.Positive actions
Jacob made a mistake and called his friend a loser when he was upset with him after their soccer game. Now Jacob feels like he is the worst kid ever.
What is a different, positive way Jacob could think about and handle this situation?
What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in one thousand years?
The Letter "M"
What is the best way to raise your own self-esteem?
Practice self-acceptance and being kind to yourself