Positive self-talk
This is the voice in your head that comments on what you do
Self-talk
Hint: we all have different _______
Strengths
These are limits you set to protect your emotional and physical wellbeing. These also help others know how to interact with you and helps relationships thrive
where is your favorite place to spend your time OR what is your favorite thing to do and WHY
answers vary!
Part of self love and compassion are allowing yourself to spend time doing things you enjoy
Social Media usually shows this version of someone's life
Highlight Reel (best parts)
True or False: your thoughts ALWAYS tell the truth.
False. Thoughts are mental events that are framed by the information your brain has at the time, influenced by emotions and past experiences.
Name one strength that you have
Personal answers! Examples, a sport, drawing, kind to others, school, instrument, etc
A healthy friendship should include what key element (lots of good answers!)
Respect, trust, support, honesty
A learning opportunity
True or False: everyone has everything figured out.
False!
Even adults or people who seem like they have it all together, always have things un-figured out!
this is the practice of noticing a negative thought and replacing it with a balanced one
Reframing
What is one achievement big or small that you have
Doing well on a test, running a mile, reading a book, coming to school today, etc
True or False: It is okay to change your mind about a boundary
True!!
ways to self regulate strong emotions
Recognizing emotional triggers before reacting, implementing effective stress-management techniques, maintaining emotional stability during conflicts
Specific examples, deep breathing, walking away, journaling, etc.
Name one healthy way to avoid the comparison trap
limit scrolling, unfollow accounts, remember most people are only posting their best moments, focus on personal goals, positive self- talk
taking a deep breath and not attacking yourself after a setback is an example of what skill?
Emotional regulation or self compassion
Setbacks can stir up many emotions, such as disappointment, frustration, or even anger. It‛s completely normal to feel this way! Understanding and acknowledging your emotions can help you manage them more effectively.
Setbacks are a normal part of life, especially as you grow and face new challenges. Setbacks are not failures—they are situations that give you a chance to learn, grow, and become stronger. Everyone experiences setbacks!
Ways to show care and support to a friend (2 or more)
Active listening, ask questions about their interests, show respect for their boundaries, show them your attention when having a conversation- no phones
Give an example of setting a healthy boundary with a friend
"I cant hang out tonight, I need time to study"
"I cant hang out tonight, I need time to rest"
growth mindset
ways to help yourself have a growth mindset: embrace challenges, learn from feedback, and view failures as opportunities for growth.
This practice helps you focus on things that are going well in your life
Gratitude
According to Harvard Health, research has pointed to these positive health effects- greater emotional and social well-being, better sleep quality, lower depression risks, and favorable markers of cardiovascular health. Now, new data from the long-term Nurses' Health Study shows that it may extend lives.
Give an example of turning "im bad at math" into more positive self- talk
Im still learning math and i can improve with practice
Ways to include or show kindness to someone you dont know
Ask them a question about something their doing (example, if their drawing you could show interest by asking what theyre drawing)
Compliment (example, I like your shoes, i like your drawing)
Smile
Invite them to sit with you
Learn their name
Feeling comfortable being yourself around someone is one sign of what kind of relationship?
A healthy relationship
Name one strategy to build yourself up after a setback
This is how you see and value yourself as a person
BONUS 100 pts: how can you build this over time?
what is self esteem- Self-esteem is not a fixed trait, it changes as we grow, shaped by our experiences, relationships, and cultural environment.
ways to build: positive actions, healthy habits, focus on strengths, spend time around positive people, show yourself grace and kindness, practice gratitude, positive self talk, create and work towards a goal