Positive Thinking
What can you say to yourself if you make a mistake?
Mistakes help us learn. Mistakes are proof that we are trying.
What is one thing you love about yourself?
I am nice. I am a good friend. My hair. My personality. How resilient I am. My handwriting. I am funny. Etc...
I can't make a mistake.
Everyone makes mistakes. I'm still learning.
Do all coping skills work at every level of distress?
No. Coping skills and or distractions should match the level of distress and may differ from person to person.
Do positive affirmations have to be 100% positive?
No. It's important they feel genuine.
True of False: Positive thinking will help me do better in life.
True! Positive thinking can help you at school, at home, and for your whole life.
What is one way you can feel better about yourself?
Talk kindly to yourself. Exercise. Eat healthy. Remember mistakes are ok, they help us learn.
I'm a terrible person.
I'm a good person who sometimes makes mistakes.
TRUE OR FALSE:
No feeling is wrong or bad.
True!
Thoughts and feelings are the way our brain makes sense of what is going on around us. They are not always correct or comfortable, but we can make positive choices even with negative thoughts or feelings.
What is one thing you can do to build your self-esteem?
Try something new. Complete a goal. Remind yourself of your strengths. Express gratitude to yourself.
Pretend your friend is trying to learn something new.
What could you say to help your friend?
Now say those words as if you were talking to yourself.
I can do this.
I have done hard things before.
I can ask for help.
Name three things you love about yourself
I am nice. I am a good friend. My hair. My personality. How resilient I am. My handwriting. I am funny. Etc...
It's their fault I can't do it.
I have more choices than I think. I can be better next time.
Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them
Stressors: My family, school, my environment, etc...
What is one way to motivate yourself in a positive way?
Positive affirmations; memories of success; reminders of goals and progress
Who do you know who helps you think positively?
Maybe a parent, teacher, friend, or family member
What is self-esteem?
How you feel about yourself. Accepting the good and the bad.
Things are never going to get better.
Things can get better. This is just a moment of struggle. Maybe things will get a little better at a time
What are some positive coping skills?
Grounding, Meditation, Breathing Skills, Talking to support person, TIPP
What is a SMART goal?
Small
Measurable
Attainable
Related to goal
Timed
Why is positive thinking important?
Get better results, less stress, more positive feelings, more positive actions, uplifting to others; helps to combat negative core beliefs
Your choice!
I'll never get this right.
I'm not perfect but I will try my best.
Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anger from building up.
Self-care=
Health- taking care of our bodies with exercise, eating healthy, drinking water, getting enough sleep
Fun- Having time to play and laugh!
Social- having people to talk to and support us
Expression- finding ways to be creative with art, building, cooking, or using our imaginations
A. How
B. Why
C. When
Why is bad things always happening to me vs. how can I fix my broken car