Personal Strengths
Which of the following is a strength?
A. Difficulty with communication
B. Creativity
C. Bananas
B. Creativity
Which is a goal?
A. I want to pass my class with a 70% or better
B. I ate chicken nuggets for lunch
A. I want to pass my class with a 70% or better
True or False: Reframing means pretending problems do not exist
False
Which of the following will improve self-confidence?
A. Failing an important test
B. Setting a goal that you feel like you can't reach
C. Practicing what you're good at
C. Practicing what you're good at
What is the third letter of the alphabet?
C
Name one of your personal strengths
Examples: Creativity, honesty, perseverance, good at reading, etc.
Which of the following is the large goal and which is the step towards it?
A. Graduate from high school
B. Pass your unit test
A is the big goal, B is the step towards it
Reframe this statement in a way that encourages your inner strength:
"I am terrible at this"
"I'm not great now, but I can get better at this"
"If I put my mind to it, I can improve"
What happens to our self-confidence if we focus only on our weaknesses instead of our strengths?
We will have lower self-confidence
What is the name of the youngest class here at Choice?
Explorers
Name a strength that might help somebody in school
Organization, responsibility, focus, persistence, communication, etc.
What is a goal?
A goal is a result, a target, or an objective that you want to achieve
What is reframing?
Changing the way that we choose to think about something
True or False: Confident people never feel nervous or scared
False
What month is the Mul-Cha-Tha held in?
March
True or False: Strengths are only things people are born good at.
False
Lots of skills that people use as strengths (such as art or sports) come with practice
State a big goal that you have, and break it up into one smaller goal that you can reach to work towards it
Examples:
I want to own a car -> I will pass a driver's permit test
I want to learn to play Free Bird on guitar -> I will learn to play a chord
What is one positive effect of reframing negative thoughts?
Improves confidence, encourages problem-solving, helps you feel in control of the issue, problems feel less overwhelming, etc.
Name 2 things that can improve your self-confidence
Positive self-talk, practice, reaching your goals, recognizing your strengths, reframing situations, etc
What is the closest planet to the sun?
For a bonus 200 points: What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Closest planet: Mercury
Hottest planet: Venus
Why can strengths be helpful during difficult situations?
Strengths help people cope, problem-solve, stay motivated, overcome challenges, etc
Why should we break big goals into smaller steps?
Easier to manage, avoid feeling overwhelmed or getting stuck, succeeding in goals builds confidence
Why is reframing important for confidence and growth?
Because it helps people focus on learning, strengths, and possibilities instead of only failures or weaknesses.
Why is celebrating small successes important for confidence?
Because it helps people recognize progress, stay motivated, and believe in themselves
Solve the math question! (hint: remember PEMDAS)
10 x (14 + 4) =
180