Self Talk Positive/Negative
I can't do this.
I don't know how.
What is Negative.
The more you have of it, the less you see
The darkness
“Nobody likes me, I should stop trying to make friends.”
What is, "I am perfect just the way I am, and the right people will appreciate me for me."
You don't know how to do a math problem.
This is hard. It's okay to not understand everything. I can ask my teacher for help.
Why are cats good at video games?
because they have nine lives
They never get in trouble, they are always on my case, but never them....
What is Negative
What belongs to you but other people use it more than you do?
Your name
"I have never done this before, and I will be terrible at it."
What is, "this is a wonderful opportunity for me to learns from others and grow."
Your brother/sister isn't giving you enough space.
They just really want to be near me now. I can try to go to my room and have my own space.
What is full of holes but still holds water?
What is, a sponge.
I have to learn from this failure, this can't happen again.
What is Positive
What word is always pronounced wrong?
Wrong
"I failed and embarrassed myself."
What is, "I am proud of myself for even trying. That took courage."
You received a lower grade than you wanted on a test. (You wanted a B, and got a C)
Maybe if I spoke to the teacher they can help...
I will do better/ work harder for the next test...
It was still a passing grade...
What goes up but never comes down?
What is, your age.
Everything always ends up the same, who cares.
What is Negative
What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
The future
"I will disappoint everyone if I change my mind"
What is, "I have the power to change my mind, others will understand."
You feel like your friends are mad at you because they did not reach out all day.
I've thought things that aren't true before. This could be one of those times. If my friends aren't reaching out, I can reach out to them first for once.
What has many keys but can't open a single lock?
What is, a piano.
I don't know why I lied right there, that only makes things worse later. I'm just going to flat out say "I don't know why I lied right there sorry."
What is Positive.
What kind of room has no windows or doors?
A mush-room
"I can’t do anything right. I shouldn’t even try.”
What is, "It is enough to do my best."
You don't complete your work on time and am very behind...
Maybe my teacher will help me catch up or problem solve with me to get my grade up faster.
What has legs but can't walk?
What is, a table.