Positive Thinking
What can you say to yourself if you are having a bad day?
Today has been rough, but that is okay because I am allowed to have a day day.
Hopeful that things will turn out well, looking on the bright side.
Optimistic, happy, hopeful, etc.
I can't make a mistake.
Negative Thought
Everyone at this school is mean
I will think about the kind people at school
Name one coping skills you use
Listening to music, reading, coloring, going outside, taking a shower, squeezing a stress ball, crying, exercising, etc...
Recite a positive affirmation to yourself
I love myself just the way I am. I am beautiful. I am worthy of happiness. I am strong. Etc...
Nervous or apprehensive about something uncertain in the future.
Anxious, scared, worried, etc.
I will get better if I try
Positive Thoughts
I will never get better
I will get better
TRUE OR FALSE:
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts
True
What is one positive thing you can say to motivate yourself?
I am going to have a great day. I believe in myself. I can do this. Etc...
Feeling like you can do anything you set your mind to.
Confident, determined, etc.
It's okay to have a bad day.
Positive Thoughts
I won't get a good grade so I won't even try
I will try my hardest
Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them
Stressors: My family, school, my environment, etc...
Coping: Listening to music, reading, coloring, going outside, taking a shower, squeezing a stress ball, crying, exercising, etc...
Why is positive thinking important?
It is a mental attitude that helps create good and favorable results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action.
Feeling something is wrong or nasty.
Disgusted, upset, etc.
They don't like me.
Negative Thought
I won't play the game because I won't win
I will play and have fun even if I loose
What are 2 negative coping skills?
Withdraw/isolation, fighting, bottling feelings up, etc...
Positive thinking can decrease...
Stress, depression, negative thoughts/feelings, etc...
A protective mechanism to cover up fear, hurt or sadness "seeing red."
Anger.
It's their fault I can't do it.
Negative Thought
No one likes me
I will think about friends and family that do like me
Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT emotions from getting too big.
Using a coping skills, asking for help, talking it out, etc.