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reframing negative cognition

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I will never learn how to do math! Is this positive self-talk?

No! You could say "I am still learning! With practice, this will get easier"

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I am trying my best. Is this positive self-talk?

Yes!

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If I make a mistake, people won't think I am smart. Is this positive self-talk?

NO! You could say "Mistakes help me learn."

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Sophie is better at writing than me. Is this positive self talk?

No! You could say "I am getting better at writing every day!"

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This is too hard, I can't do it. Is this positive self talk?

NO! You could say "I can ask for help, things are difficult before they are easy"

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I can't do this yet, but I will get better at it. Is this positive self talk?

Yes!

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When I work hard, I can do hard things. Is this positive self talk?

Yes!

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I can learn from my mistakes. Is this positive self talk?

Yes!

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School is always going to be hard. Is this positive self talk?

NO! You could say "things are tricky now, but I am learning how to do it"

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I am done listening, I give up. Is this positive self talk?

NO! You could say "I will take a deep breath and try again"

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I don't know how to solve that problem yet. Is this positive self talk?

Yes!

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I don't need to practice writing anymore. Is this positive self talk?

No! You could say "When I practice, I get better at writing!"

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I should not try again. Is this positive self talk?

No! You could say "I can try this a different way"

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I'll use a different strategy. Is this positive self talk?

Yes!

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My friend can do the work for me. Is this positive self talk?

No! You could say "I will learn from my friend and then try it myself"

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I'm on the right track. Is this positive self talk?

Yes!

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