TRUE
True or False:
Sometimes when we are upset, our brain sends out automatic thoughts that feel true, but they may actually be based on fear or habit, not facts.
False, not all thoughts are facts.
True or False:
Taking a few deep breaths or stepping outside for fresh air when you feel overwhelmed helps calm your nervous system.
TRUE.
True or False:
Thinking positive or balanced thoughts can actually change how your body feels, lowering tension and improving energy.
TRUE.
True or False:
Not every thought or comment that crosses our mind needs to be said out loud.
TRUE
True or False:
Speaking kindly to ourselves can help reduce sadness and anxiety, the brain responds to gentle words the same way it responds to comfort from others.
TRUE
Finish the line:
When you notice your mind spiraling into negative thinking, it can help to pause and ask yourself, “Don’t believe everything you __.”
Think.
Finish the line:
Instead of telling yourself, “I cannot handle this,” try saying, “I will take it __.”
I will take it __ one step at a time.
Finish the line:
When I choose to focus on what is going right instead of only what is wrong, I feel more __.
Motivated / Hopeful / Confident.
Finish the line:
“Before I speak, I ask myself, is it __?”
Before I speak, I ask myself, is it __ Necessary?
When I make a mistake, instead of being harsh on myself, I can say, “It is okay, I am still __.”
It is okay, I am still...Learning / Trying / Human.
Multiple Choice:
Sometimes we imagine the worst possible outcome before it even happens, for example, thinking, “If I try, I will fail anyway.”
What is this common thinking pattern called?
a) Positive reframing
b) Catastrophizing
c) Mindful awareness
b) Catastrophizing
Multiple Choice:
When you are struggling emotionally, which of the following is the most helpful way to cope?
a) Keep everything bottled up inside
b) Talk with a friend, peer, or family member
c) Pretend nothing is wrong
b) Talk with a friend, peer, or family member
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following thoughts shows reframing or seeing a challenge from a more encouraging angle?
a) “Nothing ever goes my way.”
b) “This is tough, but I have handled challenges before.”
c) “There is no point in trying.”
b) “This is tough, but I have handled challenges before.”
Multiple Choice:
When you are upset, which is a necessary thing to focus on?
a) Proving you are right
b) Solving the problem calmly
c) Thinking about what went wrong
b) Solving the problem calmly
Multiple Choice:
When a peer in your group seems down or frustrated, which of these is the kindest response?
a) Change the subject quickly
b) Offer to listen or say, “I understand how that feels.”
c) Tell them to stop being negative
b) Offer to listen or say, “I understand how that feels.”
Reframe this thought:
“I forgot something important, so I must be useless.”
“I made a mistake, but everyone forgets things sometimes.”
Reframe this thought:
“I messed up once, so I will probably fail again.”
“I have learned from that experience and can try again.”
Reframe this thought:
“I am too old to try new things.”
“I can still learn, grow, and enjoy new experiences at my own pace.”
Reframe this thought:
“I have to fix everything for everyone.”
“I can only control my own actions and do my best.”
Reframe this thought:
“No one cares about me.”
“Sometimes I feel alone, but there are people who do care, even if they don’t always show it the way I expect.”