Self-Awareness
What is self-awareness?
Knowing yourself and what you think, feel, and believe.
True or False: stress can affect our bodies physically as well as mentally.
TRUE
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ANGER
What is an Emotion?
How you feel about something, deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
What is social awareness?
Understanding how your words and actions affect others is a key part of this social competency.
True or False: Labeling your emotions is an important step in self-awareness.
TRUE!
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 self-reflection (or using a coping strategy)?
This “pause and think” strategy helps you make responsible choices instead of reacting impulsively.
What is compassion?
Noticing when someone looks uncomfortable and asking if they’re okay shows this kind of understanding.
What is emotional intelligence?
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you improve this—your ability to manage your behavior and relationships effectively.
What are some physical symptoms of stress?
Stomach ache, chest pain, breathing fast, sweating, headache.
You feel a sense of calm and relief after finishing a stressful project.
relaxation (or relief)
This is how people feel when someone is talking over them or showing little social manners.
Annoyed or disrespected
What is active listening?
When you listen carefully to understand someone’s point of view instead of just waiting to respond, you are practicing this skill.
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.)
List three ways you can cope with stress or negative feelings.
Talk to a friend or adult; make or listen to music, draw, exercise, etc.
You feel your chest tighten and your eyes fill with tears when you lose something or someone important.
sadness (or grief)
Name all five core components of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as defined by CASEL.
What are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making?
How do you find common ground with people who disagree with you?
To find common ground with those who disagree with you, focus on active listening, empathy, and shared goals rather than trying to win an argument. Stay calm, avoid personal attacks, and ask questions to understand their perspective, which can help you find overlap in your interests and values, even if your specific solutions differ.
Characteristics of self awareness (name at least 3)
Knowing your own triggers
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
Mindfulness
Empathy
What is self-management?
Taking responsibility for your own well-being and behavior; Knowing how to deal with your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
Your friend gets an award you wanted, and you feel both proud of them and disappointed for yourself.
jealousy (or envy)
What is relationship skills (or teamwork)?
Working well in a team means understanding your role, respecting others, and communicating clearly. What overall SEL competency does this show?
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.