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What activities help you relax when you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
anything
Who do you feel comfortable talking to when you're struggling with something? Why?
anything
How do you self-talk through this "You're feeling nervous before a big test."
anything, ex "I've studied hard and prepared well for this. I'll do my best and focus on answering each question to the best of my ability."
How do you self-talk through this:
You made a mistake during a presentation in class.
"It's okay to make mistakes; everyone does. I'll learn from this experience and do better next time."
How do you self-talk through this:
Your friends want you to skip class with them.
"I value my education and know that skipping class isn't the right choice for me. I'll politely decline and focus on my studies."
"Can you think of a time when you felt nervous or scared? What thoughts helped you calm down or feel more confident?
When I was playing catch with my guardian in the back yard (example)
"When you face a difficult task or challenge, what kind of things do you say to yourself to stay motivated?"
family, faith, constant self talk or self hype
You're playing a competitive sports game, and your team is behind by a few points.
What thoughts or phrases might help you stay motivated and focused on turning the game around?
"we gotta stay strong we have worked so hard''
"no matter what I'm going to get after it the rest of the game"
You're playing a competitive sports game, and your team is behind by a few points.
If you make a mistake during the game, how can you use self-talk to stay positive and keep pushing forward?
"it's okay ill do better next time", "just one bad shot I'll get the next one"
Why is self-talk important in everyday life, how can you put it into your everyday life if you haven't already?
start telling myself more positive outcomes, talking good about myself, what ever it maybe
You're rehearsing for a school play, and you keep forgetting your lines during practice, what should you tell yourself?
A. I'm a failure
B.I should quit
C. I know I got this
D. Ive practiced all week why can't I do this
C
You're rehearsing for a school play, and you keep forgetting your lines during practice
Who can you turn to for support and encouragement when you're feeling frustrated?
guardian, BGCM member, the venting box, trusted adult, friend
You're learning a new skill, like playing a musical instrument, and you're struggling to get it right.
How can you use self-talk to motivate yourself to keep practicing and improving?
It takes time and practice to play an instrument
You're learning a new skill, like playing a musical instrument, and you're struggling to get it right.
How might you adjust your self-talk if you start to feel discouraged or frustrated?
Saying positive words or phrases
You're about to give a presentation in front of your class, and you're feeling anxious. What can you do to calm yourself down?
A. tell myself everyone is starring at me
B. say you're gonna do great, and it's a short presentation
C. talk about how much you don't like your teacher
D. let your mind go blank
b
You're working on a group project, and one of your group members isn't contributing as much as the rest of the team.
How do you talk to yourself about the situation with your group member?
be polite about it, say something like "Hey I see you're not participating is there something you don't understand that
Situation: You're working on a group project, and one of your group members isn't contributing as much as the rest of the team.
How might you feel in this situation, what was could you use to calm yourself down from it and use self talk
tell myself that it's going to be all good because I know I'm putting in a lot of good work, plus I could always go to the teacher and tell them whats going on.
Scenario 1: Feeling Nervous Before a Test
Question: "I'm feeling nervous about my test tomorrow. What should I tell myself?"
"It's okay to feel nervous. I can do this! I've studied hard and I know the material. I'll take deep breaths and stay calm."
Making Friends in a New School
Question: "I'm scared to talk to new kids at my new school. What can I say to myself?"
"It's normal to feel nervous about making new friends. I'll be brave and introduce myself with a smile. Everyone is probably feeling the same way, and we can become friends by being kind to each other."
Your dealing with disappointment mentally, you want this to stop. What should you say to yourself to make you feel better?
Scenario 1: Dealing with Failure
Question: "I tried my best, but I still didn't pass the test. What should I tell myself?
"It's tough to not succeed, but it doesn't mean I'm not good enough. I'll remind myself that failure is just a part of learning and growing. I'll figure out what I can improve on and keep trying."
Scenario 2: Facing Bullying
Question: "Some kids at school are being mean to me. How can I handle it?"
"It's really hard when others are unkind. I'll remind myself that their words or actions don't define me. I'll talk to a trusted adult about what's happening and try to surround myself with friends who support me."
Scenario 3: Overcoming Fear of Trying Something New
Question: "I'm scared to try out for the school play because I might mess up. What can I say to myself?"
Answer: "It's normal to feel nervous about trying new things. I'll tell myself that it's okay to make mistakes, and it's all part of learning and improving. I'll focus on having fun and doing my best, no matter what happens."
Scenario 4: Dealing with Peer Pressure
Question: "My friends want me to do something I know is wrong. What should I do?"
Answer: "It's tough when my friends want me to do something I'm not comfortable with. I'll remind myself that it's important to stay true to my values and beliefs. I'll politely say no and suggest something else to do together."
Scenario 5: Coping with a Family Problem
Question: "My parents are arguing a lot, and it makes me sad. How can I deal with it?"
Answer: "It's really tough when there's conflict at home. I'll remind myself that it's not my fault and that it's okay to feel upset. I'll find someone I trust to talk to about my feelings and focus on things that make me happy, like spending time with my pets or doing activities I enjoy."