Motivation
This term describes the internal conflict between wanting to change a behavior and wanting to stay the same.
*Hint: Think about the theme of the week!
What is ambivalence?
*Remember that ambivalence is the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
These two 4-letter word describes an ambivalent feeling, often associated with having a strong like and strong dislike for someone or something.
What is Love and Hate?
*Think about a time when you had a love-hate relationship towards someone or something, what prompted that feeling?
This classic decision-making tool involves writing on a piece of paper with two lists to compare the positive and negative outcomes of a choice.
What is a pros and cons list?
This sport is often available for adults to play using one ball that is kicked and players run around bases to try to score points for their team.
What is kickball?
*Have you ever joined an adult kickball league?
Before Facebook took over, this social media site was the most visited website in the world and featured a default first friend named "Tom."
What is MySpace?
*Who in here had a MySpace account?
This type of motivation comes from outside rewards, such as money, grades, or avoiding a punishment.
*Extrinsic or intrinsic motivation?
What is extrinsic motivation?
This common phrase describes having conflicting emotions about a situation. For example a person could be feeling anxious and excited at the same time.
*Hint: It is not ambivalence, but rather a more commonly used way people might describe ambivalence.
What is mixed feelings?
*How often do you find yourself having "mixed feelings" about a situation or person in your life?
This practice involves writing down your internal "tug-of-war" on paper to help process complex emotions and gain clarity. This could also be done through prompts or questions you can answer.
What is journaling?
This yarn-based hobby uses a single hook to create loops of fabric.
What is crocheting?
This 1912 maritime disaster was dubbed "unsinkable" before it hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage.
What is the Titanic?
This stage of the "Stages of Change" model is defined by being aware a problem exists but having no commitment to take action.
Stages of change: Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, Relapse/Termination
What is contemplation?
*This is the stage of change where you are aware of a change that needs to happen and will contemplate (think about) taking action towards change.
This "A" word actually means a total lack of feeling, interest, or concern. Rather than a contradictory occurrence of 2 or more emotions (Ambivalence).
What is apathy?
*Apathy is a lack or absence of emotion or interest, where as ambivalence is simultaneous contradictory emotions about something.
This skill involves changing the way you look and talk about a difficult choice or thought to *frame* it in a new way.
What is reframing?
*How do you use reframing to cope with ambivalent feelings?
This traditional Japanese art form involves transforming a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding techniques, without using cuts or glue.
What is origami?
This is the only bird that can fly backwards.
What is the hummingbird?
This type of motivation is something we do because we enjoy the process of the experience and gain pleasant/positive emotions from it.
Intrinsic motivation
This "A" word describes when something is unclear and can be understood in more than one way, leaving room for multiple interpretations because it lacks a single, definite meaning
What is ambiguity?
This tool/coping mechanism involves providing a moment for the brain and body to reset and engage in things like a bath, a walk, or a hobby.
What is self-care?
*What is your favorite self-care activity?
This is a lawn bowling game where two teams (or individuals) compete to roll, throw, or toss four balls to be closer to the small white target ball than their opponent(s).
What is bocce ball?
*Has anyone ever played bocce ball before?
As of 2025, this "Texas Hold 'Em" singer holds the record for the most Grammy Award wins of any artist in history, with a total of 35.
Who is Beyoncé?
This "A" word is defined as a person feeling as though they are the master of their own choices. This may help a person feel motivation towards an activity.
What is autonomy?
*Having autonomy over your body and mind is imperative to healing and growth. It also encouraged motivation towards things you truly want to do (intrinsic motivation).
In literature and film, this type of character is neither a hero nor a villain, often leaving the audience feeling ambivalent about their morality.
What is an anti-hero?
*What is an example of your favorite anti-hero from a movie, TV show, or book?
This DBT distress tolerance concept involves accepting reality as it is without judgement or resistance to avoid spending energy fighting uncontrollable circumstances.
What is radical acceptance?
This is a free outdoors treasure-hunting game where participants use GPS-enabled devices—typically a smartphone app—to locate hidden containers.
What is geocaching?
*Try this activity out via this app/website https://www.geocaching.com/play
This is the only letter of the alphabet that does not appear in the name of any of the 50 United States.
What is the letter Q?