Why is it important to be able to stay calm?
To make better decisions, to solve problems, and maintain friendships.
Describe what happens to your body when you are getting upset.
Heart beats faster, you start to sweat, muscles tighten etc.
How do you the change the negative self-talk "I quit," to something positive?
"I can do it," or "I'll do better next time" etc.
True or False. Our behavior affects other people.
True.
Give an example of something that can change during your day.
Substitute teacher, fire or earthquake drill, no pizza, no internet.
How do you feel when something is different from what you expected?
Anxious, nervous, frustrated, confused etc.
Name a calming strategy.
Deep breathing, take a break, count to ten, positive self-talk etc.
What can you do when plans change?
Keep calm and find something positive in the new plan.
We can always control a situation. True or False?
False.
We control our reactions, our reactions are not in control of us. True or False?
True.
What is positive self-talk?
Telling yourself you can do something.
A friend tells you they can't hang out with you this weekend. What can you do?
Ask someone else, do something else, etc.
What is self control?
Ability to control emotions/behaviors in difficult situations.
Why is self control important?
Helps people have comfortable thoughts about us and feel safe around us.
You got a math test back and failed. Instead of getting upset and losing self control, what could you do?
Take a break, ask to do a retake.
Instead of yelling out an answer, how do you show self control?
By raising your hand
