Self-Awareness
True or False: Labeling your emotions is an important step in self-awareness.
TRUE!
True or False: stress can affect our bodies physically as well as mentally.
TRUE
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ANGER
Why is deep breathing used as a coping skill when you are having strong overwhelming 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 "active listening"?
Paying close attention to the other person's perspective without interruption and validating their feelings and concerns.
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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Excited or happy :)
What is mindfulness?
Being in present moment, being (intentionally) more self-aware and engaged in what is happening in one's surroundings – with acceptance and without judgment
What is "confidence"?
the belief that you have the ability to do things well or deal with situations successfully
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 ache, chest pain, breathing fast, sweating, headache.
Overthinking, Shaky hands or voice. Biting nails. Fidgety. Possibly, expressionless.
Anxious or worried
This is how people feel when someone is talking over them or showing little social manners.
Annoyed or disrespected
Why is it important to think before you act?
To make safe choices for yourself and others
What are positive personal values? Give an example.
Values are principles and standards that guide our behavior and the way we live. Things that are important to us (i.e. Honesty, Family, Courage, etc.)
List three ways you can cope with stress or overwhelming feelings.
Talk to a friend or adult; make or listen to music, draw, exercise, etc.
Irritable. Unmotivated and/or drained of energy.
Exhaustion or burn out
What is an Emotion?
Helps us regulate our emotions and gives us time to cool off; Sends oxygen to our brain and helps us think better.
What does it mean to have values?
Values are individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another. Things that are important to you like Family, Wealth, Friendship, Health, Wisdom, Loyalty, Adventure
What is self-awareness?
Knowing yourself and what you think, feel, and believe.
What does it mean to be resilient and provide an example?
Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences.
Focused. Doesn't give up easily. Goal achiever.
Determined / Motivated
What does it mean to "stand in the other person's shoes" and why is it important.
Understanding how another person thinks and feels about a situation. It helps us see things from another person's point of view. Also known as 'empathizing' with someone.
Define personal boundaries
Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable, safe and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them and how they will respond when someone passes those limits.