Self-Control
What do you have control over?
A. Who my parents are
B. What race I am
C. Who my friends are
D. My facial features
C. Who my friends are
A car cuts you off in traffic. Which is the REACTIVE?
A. Try to chase the car down so you can cut it off
B. Take a deep breath and put space between the two cars
A. Try to chase the car down so you can cut it off
Saying "I got this" but making NO change.
Proactive
Reactive
REACTIVE
Who can feel stressed?
A. Adults
B. Kids
C. Teens
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is an impulsive?
Act without thinking
What is self control?
Controlling yourself or being in control of what you do
What is an example of bad peer pressure?
"Come on. Don't be such a wimp. I dare you to."
"You sing so well, you would be awesome in chorus"
"Come on. Don't be such a wimp. I dare you to."
What does being reactive mean?
What does being proactive mean?
Proactive: taking invitation, making things happen without being asked
Reactive: waiting for things to happen to you, not in control, acts out
Stress can be good. TRUE or FALSE.
TRUE
No
yes
Self control can help you
A. manage emotions
B. Manage your desires
C. Make good decisions
D. All of these
D. All of these
What is Not an example or resisting peer pressure?
A. Ignore
B. Offer an alternative
C. Change the subject
D. Give in and do what they want
D. Give in and do what they want
What is proactive?
Your best friend says something that hurts your feelings...
A. You talk to your friend and tell him you are hurt by that
B. You decide to make their day horrible
A. You talk to your friend and tell him you are hurt by that
What is the definition of stress?
Any factor that pushes you out of balance
Makes you feel bad
When I feel stressed, what should I do?
A. Go home
B. call your family and get their opinion on what to do
C. have a candy bar to make me less anxious
D. Take a short breath and some deep breaths
D. Take a short breath and some deep breaths
Self-control is something you have to work at...TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
What is Pause, Think and take charge?
Controlling impulsive behavior
Pause: slow down/stop so there is time to think... pause button on a VCR or CD. Stops the action.
Think: Step back and ask some questions: do I want to do this, what might happen if I do, is the right thing?
Take Charge: make your choice based on the answers to your questions
You ruined my whole day...
PROACTIVE or REACTIVE
Reactive
What are examples of handling stress in an unhealthy way?
Fighting and self-injury
Drugs and alcohol
Withdraw from our friends and families
Not doing schoolwork
You didn't do your project? Which is the PROACTIVE response?
"I am sorry, can I turn it in for a late grade?"
"It was a stupid project anyway."
"I am sorry, can I turn it in for a late grade?"
What is NOT a strategy of self control?
A. Take deep breaths
B. talk to yourself
C. count to 10
D. throw things
D. Throw things
Name 5 ways to resist peer pressure
Change subject
Try flattery
make an excuse
Make a joke
leave
offer an alternative
ignore
be a broken record
be ready
avoid the situation
What do we need to learn to let go?
A. Nothing, we should respond to everything
B. The things we can't control
B. The things we can't control
What are some possible signs/symptoms of stress?
A. Headaches, muscles aches, upset stomach
B. All of the above
C. Changes in sleep and appetite
D. Anger and anxiety
B. All of the above
REACTIVE people
A. blame others
B. Whine and complain
C. Wait for things to happen to them
D. all of the above
D. all of the above