Motivation
"I think I will not skip class with you guys" I don't get into fights anymore, maybe I won't have another milkshake
what is making good choices
"I think I have had enough. That's too much! I can't do any more, I will stop now, remember what happened last time"
What is knowing your limits?
nothing to do, no friends around, I am tired, I don't want to do anything, I have been doing homework for hours
What is "boredom"
Not feeling like talking to your friends or going outside or playing videos or doing anything
What is "a bad mood"
My friends really want me to... even though I don't want to, I really want to be cool so I will do what they are doing
what is peer pressure?
I share my location with mom, I pay attention to the feeling I have about this person, I only hang out on my block, I make sure a friend knows where I am, I don't go too far.
What is keeping safe?
I tell myself it will be ok, I listen to my favorite songs, I go for a run, I watch a good movie, I get enough sleep
What is taking care of yourself?
laughing, crying, yelling, talking to close friends, journaling, posting stuff
What is expressing your feelings?
I've worked really hard and now I have succeeded, I brought my grade up, I made the team, I learned to cook a meal, I did what I hoped to do
What is achieving goals?
Driving fast, skating near traffic, accepting a cart from a stranger, getting handed a drink at a party, not wearing a seatbelt
what is taking risks
Let's GO! With all my friends! I've been waiting for this for SOO long, I can't wait!!
What is Having Fun?
Listening to music, talking to someone, going for a walk, playing with your dog or cat,
What are things that make you feel better?
I read the first two sentences of the chapter, I started my chores, I chose the topic for my science project...
What are 1st steps?
Using oven mitts, wearing seatbelts, wearing a bike helmet, looking both ways before crossing the street, picking a sober driver
what is "Harm reduction"
I can't think, feeling overwhelmed, I have so much to do, my friends are all drama, I have a headache
What is stress?
Yelling at your brother, watching tiktok all day, pretending you don't have homework, not eating.
What are things that don't really make you feel better?
Closing your eyes, taking a slow breath in and then a slow breath out
What is mindfulness?