Communication
This is a direct form of communication to describe how you feel, why you feel that way, and what you would like the other person to do differently.
What is an 'I statement'?
These are nice things that others say about us that we can also give ourselves. We can remind ourselves of these in order to boost our confidence.
What are compliments?
When making conversation, one of the most important things is to be __________ and not ______________ it
What is, be yourself and not overthink it?
One of the best ways to get past a fear
What is facing it?
This is something that is important and meaningful to you
What is a value?
This is often the first step in expressing our feelings
What is noticing and labeling our feelings?
Talking to more people and initiating plans with friends are examples of strategies to improve confidence in this area
What is social confidence?
A good way to get more comfortable talking with people is by making ________ ____________: commenting on a relevant event, asking a question, or giving a compliment are examples of this.
What is small talk?
What you might want to do when you don't want to face a fear or do something outside of your comfort zone.
What is avoiding?
Our values, interests, skills, unique qualities, family background, and goals are all a part of this.
What is personal identity?
This is something you can say back to someone in response to them saying something to you.
What is a comeback?
Trying out a different outfit or hairstyle is an example of a strategy to build confidence in this area
What is physical appearance?
This is important to maintain to let the person know you're listening and remain engaged in the conversation. The 3-5 second rule applies here.
What is eye contact?
The body's automatic response to danger (real or perceived)
What is the fight/flight/freeze response?
Choosing to accept things about myself or others that I might want to automatically criticize is an example of this value
What is acceptance?
When speaking up or sharing how we feel, it's important to be direct and communicate ____________ and _____________.
What are calmly and respectfully?
This type of self-talk is when we speak to ourselves using kind words and remind ourselves of our strengths and accomplishments
What is positive self-talk?
What is body language?
The part of the brain responsible for the fear response is the _______
What is the amygdala?
Learning something new, or researching a topic I'm interested in, is an example of this value
What is knowledge?
Standing or sitting up straight, making eye contact, and using firm but calm gestures to convey confidence are all examples of this important feature of assertive communication.
What is confident body language?
This type of mindset reminds us that we are always learning and growing, and mistakes are actually good because they help us learn
What is a growth mindset?
Making eye contact, staying present, reflecting what the person is saying, and asking clarifying questions are examples of this skill.
What is active listening?
The strategy of evaluating your thoughts and worries to see if they are true, and coming up with a new, more helpful thought.
Knowing our values and the things that make up who we are can help us in this area