Motivated
Situation: You want to hang out with your friend on Friday after school, but your adult at home says you need to finish your homework first. What is the the thoughtful decision?
*Bonus +2 points: Name the type of motivation this is.
Do the homework as soon as you get home so that it's done before the weekend and then see your friend after.
*Bonus: Extrinsic motivation (wanting to see your friend motivated you to do the work)
True or False:
Going on auto-pilot means you are making the right choices for yourself even if they're hard or you don't want to.
False
Auto-pilot is the easy way out/distracting yourself. Having intent means you are choosing to make the right choice.
What does it mean to never give up?
You keep trying even when things are hard or challenging. You get help when you need it, and you bounce back from situations.
You set a goal for yourself and you aim to achieve it.
What does it mean to be supportive? How can this be a thoughtful decision?
You support your peers and community, you help out and get involved. This is thoughtful because you know your role plays a bigger part that affects others.
Name the two types of motivation.
Intrinsic (Internal motivation) - you motivate yourself because it makes you feel good.
Extrinsic (External motivation) - outside factors motivate you to do something (ex. rewards, payment, something you want)
What is the auto-pilot response for the following situation...
You get a bad grade on a test.
Ignore it/ don't worry about it
Give up/ pretend it didn't happen
Cry/ crash out
In the paper stone stacking activity, why was it important to stop and take a break or reposition the paper to keep going?
It was important because it prevented frustration and allowed you to think differently to solve the problem.
What was the name of the activity we did where we had to work together to put the pictures in order?
*Bonus +2 points: Why were communication and determination so important to complete the puzzle?
Zoom
Communication and determination were important because everyone was an important component to reaching the goal. Without communication people were confused, and without determination the puzzle wouldn't have been finished.
How can you be supportive in 2 of these areas? Give an example.
1. Supporting peers
2. Supporting your school community
3. Supporting the bigger community (of Summit)
Peers - Standing up for others, checking in on someone and how they feel, including others, supporting the success of others.
School Community - Participate, attend, organize or volunteer for school events, respect shared spaces, join a club or activity
Community of Summit - Volunteering, helping neighbors, showing up for community events
Situation: You didn't do so great on a test and you want to do better on the next one so that your grade doesn't go down. What could be a thoughtful decision to make?
*Bonus +2 points: What type of motivation is this?
-Go to your teacher for extra help and ask questions (consistently, not just once)
-Get help from a tutor at PEP
-Create flashcards or use another study trick
-Study a little each day or read over your notes
*Bonus: Intrinsic motivation (you have an internal drive to want to do better for yourself)
Situation: You have a history of getting spoken to by your teacher for not paying attention in class. Your friend decides to try to talk to you during the lesson but you're tired of getting in trouble. What is the intentional action you can take, or the thoughtful decision?
Ask them to talk later or tell them that you don't want to get in trouble again. If they don't stop, ignore them.
Give an example of a resiliency coping skill for 2 of the areas below. What can you do in each area to help you be resilient?
Mental Health
Rest & Refocus
Support & Structure
Growth & Goals
*Bonus +2 for naming a skill in each area.
Mental Health - Deep breaths, speak kindly to yourself, pause before acting
Rest & Refocus - Take a break, focus on what you can control
Support & Structure - Ask for help, breaking things down into smaller chunks, having a health habit
Growth & Goals - Celebrate small wins, create new goals
What are some phrases someone could say to themselves to stay determined?
You can do this!
Don't give up.
Keep trying, you'll get there.
I might need help with this.
What is a thoughtful decision on how you can show up for the week? Why is it important to others?
It shows others that they are not alone and that by helping or including others, we can have a strong community who looks out for each other.
Give an example of an intrinsic motivator and an extrinsic motivator.
Intrinsic - wanting to do well, wanting to improve, doing something because it is right, doing something because it can make others feel good.
Extrinsic - rewards, payment, recognition, things you want
What is the intentional response to the following situation...
You get a bad grade on a test.
Look over what you got wrong
Seek extra help
Make corrections
Come up with a different study plan
Why is it an important decision to not be like an egg? Why is the egg lifestyle not helpful?
Because being like an egg means you lack resiliency. You don't bounce back, and it's harder to pick up the pieces when you give up. Challenges shouldn't break you like an egg because it can lead to other unhealthy habits.
Why is it important to understand perspective taking to understand determination?
Because sometimes you need to look at things differently to find a solution to your problems.
What was the name of the activity we did involving the string and the activity where we held hands? What did they represent?
The Support Web. It represented the role we all play in our community and what it looks like when we all play our part, vs when someone doesn't uphold their end.
The Human Knot. It represented collaboration and communication. If you were engaged and active, you were successful.
Think of a scenario and name a strategy to help stay motivated. What is the thoughtful/smart decision to make in this situation?
Strategies:
Limit distractions, start small, set goals, reward yourself, prioritize, have a routine
These are important because they are stepping stones to getting things done.
Name an intentional action or decision you can make to support your mental health or wellbeing.
Acceptable answers:
-Get to bed on time
-Practice a hobby or activity I enjoy
-Exercise or move my body
-Take some deep breaths
-Start work on time to avoid stress
What did I say the Bouncy Ball Lifestyle was? And why is resiliency a thoughtful decision and skill to practice?
Being a bouncy ball means that you bounce back from situations. You start at the top, life happens in the middle, you hit the bottom but come up with a plan to try again. If your ball is deflated, you need to find the motivation to reinflate and bounce back higher. Being resilient is a good decision because it helps you learn from mistakes and you keep trying to get better.
Why do you think it is important to reflect on the decisions you make, and to make smart decisions overall?
Because it helps us to learn from mistakes and it makes us better people in our community.
What was the difference between being a loading screen vs. an active player?
*Bonus +2 points: Name the tool that was suggested for you to try to get out of being stuck.
Loading screen - waiting for something to happen for you, easy, low involvement
Active player - you're making decisions, trying suggestions, failing and getting back up
*Bonus: 3-2-1- GO! Rule