Managing Stress and Anxiety
Study Skills & Test Taking Tips
Staying Organized & Managing Your Time
Building Positive Relationships
Handling Peer Pressure
100

Taking deep breaths can help with...

...making you feel relaxed and reducing anxiety.

100

True or False: It is important to have a quiet area with limited distractions to study.

True 

100

How can I help keep my assignments organized?

Use a planner!

100

True or False: I should be myself and people will like me for who I truly am.

True

100

True or False: Peer pressure is good!

False. Peer pressure is uncomfortable and harmful.

200

Who can I talk about my feelings with?

Someone you love and trust. (family, friends, etc.)

200

True or False: Studying for one day is the best way to retain information.

False

200

True or False: I should have different colored binders for each class so it makes it easier to find in my locker.

True

200

What are some good ways to meet people at school?

Joining sports and clubs is a great way to meet people that have similar interests as you.

200

What are important qualities when choosing your friends?

people who have a positive influence on you.

300

What are some relaxation techniques?

...going for a walk, coloring or drawing, listening to music, doing something that makes you feel happy/calm.

300

What are good note taking skills?

Use heading and Subheadings! 

300

Why is keeping a schedule helpful?

It can give you more free time.

300

What adults should you speak with frequently in middle school?

Talk to your teachers and support faculty.

300

What are some positive affirmations?

"There is no one better to be than me"

"Today I choose to be positive"

"I accept who I am"

"I am enough"

400

How can you challenge your negative thoughts?

Try changing the way you think! You can write down any unhelpful thoughts and challenge yourself to come up with more realistic and helpful ones.

400

What is an effective way to use index cards?

Write the key term on one side of the index card and the definition on the other. It's a great study tool!

400

What is an ORGANIZED way to keep your locker?

Try color coding, or organizing by what classes you have that day. Don't just shove loose papers in your locker. 

400

What is a good way to resolve conflicts peacefully?

Talk to a trusted adult about it. Try to put yourself in the other person's shoes. Use "I" messages. "I feel...when you...". 

400

True or False: I should talk to my family about peer pressure.

True.

500

How can you practice positive self-talk?

Look in the mirror and say things like "I am capable" and "I got this!"

500

What is the best way to ease anxiety over exams?

Study!!!! Prepare the best way you can. 

500

What is a weekly organization skill you should follow?

Clean out folders and backpacks weekly. Use a planner. 

500

What are some good ways to be a good friend?

Stand up for one another.

Do not spread gossip.

500

When I am faced with challenges I should...

NEVER GIVE UP! Consult a trusted adult or friend.