Decision Making
Define decision making.
The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
What is the first step to take when trying to resolve a conflict with another person?
Create a comfortable and safe space.
What are two qualities of a good leader?
Self-aware, respectful, honest, moral, trustworthy, active listener, open-minded, accountable, clear communicator, organized.
Name 5 emotions other than happy, sad, and angry.
Anxious, excited, disgusted, surprised, jealous, proud, embarrassed, confused, bored, scared
This type of thinking involves focusing on the positive aspects of a situation and is a key part of maintaining emotional balance. What is this type of thinking?
Positive self-talk/positive thinking
How can talking to someone you trust help you make a decision?
They can provide advice, share their experiences, and help you see the situation from a different perspective.
What is active listening and why is it important in conflict resolution?
Active listening is when you fully concentrate on what someone is saying, understand it, respond to it, and then remember it. This is both with your body and your mind.
Active listening is important because it helps you understand and connect with others on a deeper level. It can help you avoid conflict and misunderstandings, and can positively impact your productivity and relationships. Active listening is the foundation of a successful conversation in any setting.
What is a leader?
A leader is someone who directs and motivates a group of people or an individual to achieve a goal.
What is self-awareness?
The ability to recognize and understand one's own emotions, thoughts, and values.
In short: To know yourself
What is the main motto I taught in this SEL class this year?
Be curious, not judgmental.
What is a pros and cons list and how does it work?
A pros and cons list is a tool used to make decisions by weighing the positive aspects (pros) and negative aspects (cons) of each option. By clearly listing out the advantages and disadvantages, a pros and cons list can help you make more balanced and thoughtful decisions.
What are two rules that should be set for a conflict resolution conversation?
Respect others' viewpoints, no interrupting, calm tone of voice, and respectful language.
We had a SEL class in which each of you got to be the leader of the game. At the end of the class I said there was one word, that when there was too much of it, caused the games to be less successful. What was that word?
Chaos
Name one way you can improve your self-awareness.
By reflecting on your feelings and behaviors, keeping a journal, or asking for feedback from others.
This term is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, which is crucial for managing relationships and resolving conflicts. What is this ability?
Empathy
What is the general core difference between a "good" decision and a "bad" decision?
A "good" decision is one that leads to positive outcomes and aligns with your values, while a "bad" decision may lead to negative consequences and goes against what you believe is right.
What should you do at the end of a conflict resolution conversation?
Summarize the key points and make sure everyone agrees on the plan moving forward.
What leadership skill means working well with others to achieve a common goal?
Teamwork
How can understanding your strengths help you in school?
Why is it important to understand your weaknesses?
Knowing your strengths can help you choose activities and subjects that you excel in, leading to better performance and increased confidence.
Understanding your weaknesses can help you work on improving them and know when to ask for help, leading to personal growth and better decision-making.
What are 3 things you can do to help increase your self-esteem?
Make a list of things you are good at, give yourself compliments, be healthy, have fun, try new things, talk to friends/adults, encourage yourself, don't give up
What are the 5 steps I taught you in order to make an effective decision?
Identify the problem, gather information, list possible options, consider the consequences of each option, make a decision
Have a follow up conversation in a week or two to see if everyone involved feels the situation is better.
This skill involves understanding and managing your own emotions as well as the emotions of others.
Emotional Intelligence
What are 2 of the 4 things I taught you that you must be able to do in order to be self-aware?
Be able to: identify your emotions, see yourself honestly, recognize your strengths and weaknesses, work toward growth
What is radical acceptance?
Radical acceptance is a concept that involves fully and completely accepting the reality of a situation as it is, without trying to change it, deny it, or fight against it. This acceptance is deep and total, acknowledging the facts and emotions associated with the situation, even if it is painful or difficult. The idea is to let go of resistance and come to terms with the reality, which can reduce suffering and help you move forward in a more constructive way.
TLDR: Radical acceptance is a practice that involves acknowledging and accepting emotions, thoughts, and circumstances that are out of your control.