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
Another student calls you a name. Which is the REACTIVE?
A. Yell at the student and call them a name back.
B. Take a deep breath and ignore the other student.
A. Yell at the student and call them a name back.
"I am going to make good decisions today"
Proactive or reactive?
Proactive.
Who can feel stressed?
A. Teachers
B. Students
C. Principal
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 YES.
TRUE
Is it okay to feel mad? Yes or 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 of 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. Stop doing classwork
C. Have a candy bar
D. Count to ten
D. Take a short breath and some deep breaths
Self-control is something you have to work at...TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
What do you think this means: Pause, Think and Act?
Controlling impulsive behavior
Pause: slow down/stop so there is time to think... 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?
Act: make your choice based on the answers to your questions
You ruined my whole day...
PROACTIVE or REACTIVE
Reactive
Give two examples of handling stress in an unhealthy way?
Fighting with others
Withdraw from our friends and families
Refusing to do school work
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. Take a break
C. Count to 10
D. Refuse to do work
D. Refuse to do work
Name 3 ways to resist peer pressure
Change subject
Make an excuse
Make a joke
Walk away
Offer an alternative
Ignore
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