Helpful or Hurtful
I am likable.
Helpful!
"I am horrible at reading" is an example of positive self-talk.
False! This is negative self-talk. Change it into positive self-talk.
Three of my top three strengths are:
Child lists 3 POSITIVE strengths
Which ANTs can't see anything good that's happened: Fortune Teller ANTs or Just the Bad ANTs
Just the Bad ANTs
"I made a bad decision, but I'm still a good person." Is this helpful or hurtful?
Helpful! Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes we make a bad decision, but that doesn't mean we are a bad person.
The thoughts I tell myself can change how I feel about myself.
True!
"A time I showed kindness towards others was when..."
Excellent answer! This is something I can remind myself of when I need to remember that I can make a difference.
Which ANTs never take responsibility for their own mistakes: Blaming ANTs or Mind Reader ANTs?
Blaming ANTs
All of my feelings are okay.
Helpful
"I can do hard things" is an example of positive self-talk.
True!
Something I feel proud about is....
Wonderful! This is something I can remind myself of when I do not believe in myself.
What are the questions you should ask yourself to get rid of the ANTs (automatic negative thoughts)?
Is that thought in your head true? Are you 100% sure it's true?
I'll never get this right.
Hurtful
What I tell myself about myself can change how I act towards others. Explain.
True! - Now, please explain your answer
"A time I learned from my mistake was when..."
Amazing answer! This is something I can remind myself of when I am afraid to fail.
Do you believe that your thoughts have power? Why or why not?
Yes, our thoughts have power because they can make us feel good or bad.
It's okay to cry.
Helpful
I always have the choice to talk to myself like I would to a good friend.
True! This is what is called the Good Friend Strategy.
"A positive sentence or phrase I could really use in my life right now is..." (Hint - Think Hakuna Matata)
Some examples: Everyone makes mistakes and that's ok. I can do hard things. School is tough right now, but I can handle it.
What is some positive self-talk you can use when you don't understand a problem in school?
Examples: This is hard, but I can ask for help. As long as I try my best, that is what matters. Everyone has things that are hard to learn sometimes.