Identity
What does “identity” mean?
The qualities, roles, and values that make you you
True or False: Strengths can help you solve problems and connect with others when it feels impossible
True
What is self-talk?
The thoughts you have in your head
True or False: Everyone wears masks sometimes.
True
Which of these is a personality trait?
A) Blonde Hair
B) Brave
C) Mother
B) Brave
When your actions match your values, how do you usually feel?
A) Life feels more meaningful
B) Life feels exciting
C) Life feels difficult
A) Life feels more meaningful
True or False: Self-talk can only be negative
False
Why do people wear “masks”?
A) To fit in and feel accepted
B) To make friends
C) To be left alone when we're mad
D) To stop learning
A) To fit in and feel accepted
Which of these is an example of a value?
A) Honesty
B) Running fast
C) Red shoes
D) Homework
A) Honesty
Which is an example of using a strength to live a value?
A) You value “kindness” and use your strength of creativity to make cards for friends
B) You value “winning” and use your strength of competitiveness to beat people in a game
C) You value “fun” and do your homework after video games
A) You value “kindness” and use your strength of creativity to make cards for friends
What is the “inner critic”?
The mean or critical part of your self-talk
Which of these is an example of an unhealthy mask?
A) Saying “hello” politely
B) Smiling even though you’re really sad all the time
C) Trying something new for the first time
D) Helping a friend
B) Smiling even though you’re really sad all the time
Your strengths and values often work together. If you value “helping others” and your strength is “empathy,” what might you do?
Volunteer to help
How do strengths and values work well together?
Strengths help you live out your values
Which of these is an affirmation?
A) “I can go to Chick-fil-A after I finish my homework."
B) “I am capable of learning new things.”
C) “Sarah will play with me."
D) “I always fail.”
B) “I am capable of learning new things.”
Why is wearing an unhealthy mask too much a problem?
A) It protects your private self
B) It hinders you from making friends
C) It shows your strengths
D) It can make you tired or feel disconnected from who you really are
D) It can make you tired or feel disconnected from who you really are
Which is the BEST example of how identity can change over time?
A) You like ice cream today but not in a month.
B) You grow from being shy to becoming more confident after joining drama club.
C) You wear the same shoes every day.
D) You go to a different school next year.
B) You grow from being shy to becoming more confident after joining drama club.
Which is an example of using a strength to live a value?
EX: You value “hard work” and use your strength of determination to solve a difficult puzzle
If your inner critic says, “You always mess up,” what’s a positive reframe?
Ex: I make mistakes sometimes, but I can learn and improve.”
What is the goal of learning about masks?
A) To hide your feelings
B) To know when it’s okay to wear a mask and when it’s safe to show your true self
C) To be polite to adults when we don't want to
D) To copy others
B) To know when it’s okay to wear a mask and when it’s safe to show your true self