Inner vs. Outer Self
Calm Down Tools & Strategies
Mindset and Growth
Mindfulness and Health
100

Clothes, hairstyle, height and facial expressions are Inner Self or Outer Self? 

Outer Self

100

Doing this with numbers slowly gives yourself time to think before reacting when you are angry or overwhelmed.

Counting to 10

100

Statement like "I'm not good at this" or "I will never be as smart as others" demonstrate this mindset.

Fixed Mindset

100

Getting enough of this gives your brain and body time to rest so you can handle emotions better

Sleep

200

Thoughts, feelings, emotions and hopes are Inner Thoughts or Outer Thoughts? 

Inner Self 

200

This simple action helps calm your body and mind. 

Taking Deep Breaths
200

Statement like "When I am frustrated, I try again" and "Practice makes progress" demonstrate this mindset.

Growth Mindset

200

Doing this activity outside can help your mental health. 

Being active, going for a walk or playing a sport. 

300

Is feeling nervous or worried a part of everyday life? Yes or No? 

Yes

300
What can you do with paper when you have big feelings that are hard to share? 

Journal or Color

300

What is the magic word for a growth mindset? 

Yet

300
What is a good way to feel less lonely? 

Spend time with friends or family, or a pet. 

400

If we are frowning at someone, are we showing them our inner or outer self? 

Outer

400

Squeezing one of these objects can help relieve stress.

Stress Ball or Pillow

400

Determination is a characteristic of someone with what type of mindset? 

Growth

400

If you are feeling angry, what can you do with balled up paper? 

Throw it at a wall or target.

500

If we tell someone that we are feeling upset are we showing them our inner or outer self? 

Inner
500

When you feel like your feelings are too much to handle you can do what? 

Talk to a trusted adult. 

500

Thinking that if you try once and don't do well you should quit is which kind of mindset? 

Fixed

500

If a friend is sitting alone on the bench during recess because they weren't picked for a team, how can we help them feel included.

Ask them to join you, or sit with them.