Know Yourself
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Two students are dealing with the same stressful situation. One gets angry, while the other gets quiet and wants to be alone. What does this show us about how people handle stress?
People respond to the same situation differently. Stress and emotions can show up differently depending on the person, their thoughts, experiences, coping skills, and circumstances.
This means paying attention to what someone is saying instead of planning what you're going to say next.
Active Listening
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Someone is feeling overwhelmed and says, “I don't need help. I should be able to handle this myself.”
Why can asking for help actually be considered a strength rather than a weakness?
Because knowing when to ask for help shows self-awareness and problem-solving. Getting support can help you handle the situation better.
This skill involves keeping track of assignments, materials, deadlines, and responsibilities.
Organization
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Your friends are making fun of another student in a group chat. Everyone is laughing, but you don't think it's okay. What could you do?
You could not join in, tell them to stop, change the subject, leave the chat, or tell a trusted adult if it gets serious.
Name two physical or emotional signs that might tell you that you're becoming stressed or overwhelmed.
Headache, upset stomach, tense muscles, feeling irritated or angry, racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, or feeling overwhelmed.
Your friend is talking to you about a problem. You don't agree with their decision, but you let them finish talking before giving your opinion. What skill are you demonstrating?
Respectful communication/listening
You have three assignments due tomorrow, you're overwhelmed, and you don't know where to start. What is probably the best first step?
Break the work into smaller steps / prioritize what needs to be done first.
You're studying for a test. Which is generally more effective: reading your notes once for 30 minutes or practicing the information multiple times over several days?
What is practicing over several days
Your friends are talking badly about someone who isn't there. You don't want to join in, but you also don't want them to turn on you. What could you do?
Change the subject, don't participate, or walk away.
You get a test back and receive a lower grade than you expected. Instead of saying, "I'm terrible at this," you think, "I didn't prepare the way I should have. I can do something differently next time." What mindset are you demonstrating?
Growth Mindset
Two friends both think the other person should apologize after an argument. Name one productive thing they could do to work toward solving the conflict.
Talk it out, listen to each other, compromise, or focus on solving the problem
Name 2 coping strategys that could help someone calm down when they're feeling angry.
Taking a break, deep breathing, exercising, talking to someone, listening to music, etc.
You have homework, a project, and a test coming up. What school skill can help you decide what to work on first?
Prioritizing
You have a test tomorrow, your friends invite you to play online, and you really want to join them. What could you do to balance having fun and being responsible?
Study first and then play, or set a specific amount of time for each.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Name one personal strength you have and give an example of how you use that strength at school or at home.
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Someone makes a joke about you that bothers you. What could you say to let them know you don't like it without being mean or starting a fight?
Any reasonable response such as, "I don't like when you joke about me like that. Please stop."
Something goes wrong and your first thought is, "This always happens to me." What type of thinking might this be?
Negative thinking
You don't understand something your teacher explained. Instead of pretending you understand, what is one thing you could do?
Ask a question / ask the teacher for help / seek clarification.
Your friends want you to do something you know could get you in trouble. Name one strategy you could use to handle the pressure.
Say no, suggest something else, walk away, or get help from a trusted adult
You have an important presentation tomorrow, and you’re feeling nervous. You think, “I’m probably going to mess this up.” What could you tell yourself instead that is more realistic and helpful?
Reframing negative self-talk, turning into positive self talk.
Example: “I’m nervous, but I’ve prepared and I can do this.”
Your friend group is making plans in a group chat, but one person keeps getting left out. What is one thing you could do to make the situation more inclusive?
Any reasonable response that includes the person or addresses the exclusion directly.
You studied hard for a test but still got a bad grade. You feel frustrated and want to give up. What could you do next instead of giving up?
Learning from what happened, adjusting your approach, and trying again.
You have an assignment due Friday, but you keep telling yourself you'll do it "later." What is one strategy you could use to avoid waiting until Thursday night?
Breaking it into smaller tasks, setting a deadline for yourself, or starting with a small amount today.
You're in a group project. One person isn't doing any work, another person is getting angry, and the deadline is tomorrow. What are two things you could do to help solve the situation?
Communicate with the group, divide up the remaining work, talk to the teacher if needed, stay focused on solving the problem, etc.