Self-Awareness
True or False: Labeling your emotions is an important step in self-awareness.
TRUE!
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True or False: stress can affect our bodies physically as well as mentally.
TRUE
This means that I am crying because I am unhappy.
Sad
You just got new glasses and there is a student in your class who is teasing you about them. This hurts your feelings. What I message could you use to tell them your feelings are hurt?
I feel _______ when ________________.
I need _________.
I feel upset when you're making fun of my glasses.
I need you to stop.
What is an Emotion?
How you feel about something.
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What are emotional triggers? Give me an example.
People, things, or events that cause you to have a strong emotional reaction. (Example: Making loud noises while I'm trying to focus.)
Why is it important to write down our goals?
It will help you think about them more specifically and can help you remember them.
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This means I'm very happy.
Excited
There are a group of students playing basketball during lunch and they tell you that you can't play because you aren't good enough. How would you handle the situation?
You could go find something else to do or talk to teacher about it. You could talk to them and let them know you don't think this is fair. You could walk away.
What is another emotion related to anger?
Upset, mad, sad, frustrated
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Using "I statements" is important when you're letting people know how you feel. Change this statement: "You’re making me angry!" into an "I statement".
I'm feeling angry right now.
What are some physical symptoms of stress?
Stomach getting tight, breathing fast, sweating, headache.
This is how people feel when someone is talking over them.
Annoyed or disrespected
One of your friends was teasing you and things went too far and now you are mad. What should you do?
Use anger management strategies to calm down. When calm, let them know that they went too far.
This is how people feel when someone lets you down.
Dissapointed
Define social awareness in your own words.
Understanding the perspectives of others and being understanding of their viewpoint, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures
List three ways you can cope with stress or negative feelings.
Talk to a friend or adult; write, draw, exercise, etc.
This means I'm super tired.
Exhausted
A new student just joined your class from another country and you assumed he was from Mexico because he was Hispanic but he is really from El Salvador. This student was offended. What should you do?
Apologize to him, talk it out and let him know you were not trying to be offensive. Be more aware next time and don't make the same quick judgments.
Why is it important to practice deep breathing when you are having strong negative feelings?
Helps us regulate our emotions and gives us time to cool off; Sends oxygen to our brain and helps us think better.
What is self-awareness?
Knowing yourself and what you think, feel, and believe.
What is self-management?
Taking responsibility for your own well-being and behavior; Knowing how to deal with your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
This means I'm annoyed and becoming angry.
Frustrated or irritated
Your only friend in the school is hanging out during lunch with someone that you don't like. You are getting frustrated by this. What should you do?
If you are their friend, then it's not fair to ask them to choose between you and the person you don't like. You need to calm down and think about it to find a win/win solution. Maybe if you give the other student a chance, you'll be able to make a new friend. You could talk to your friend about it but recognize that you may just need to give the other person a chance and get to know them too.
What does it mean to "stand in the other person's shoes" and why is it important.
It means to empathize. It's understanding how another person thinks and feels about a situation. It helps us see things from another person's point of view.