Role-play: Someone is having a hard time with a math problem, give them helpful feedback to help them believe in themselves!
What are some things you said to them?
Who is someone who gives you really helpful feedback when you are having a hard time?
I'm glad you have someone in your life who helps you!
What is self-efficacy?
Ability to believe in yourself!!!!
What is pessimism?
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or outcomes.
Close your eyes: I want you to imagine accomplishing a goal of yours!
How did that make you feel?
Who is someone who helps you believe in yourself?
Keep them around! It's good to have positive people in your life!
Think about the last time you saw someone close to your succeed, how did that make you feel?
I hope it made you feel good for them, which in turn should have made you feel good too!
When was the last time you felt you did well?
That's amazing!
Why is a positive attitude a good conversation skill?
Imagine talking to someone who is always pessimistic vs. someone who is more optimistic, who do you think you'd have a longer more engaging conversation with?
How can you help build someone else's self-efficacy?
Giving them helpful feedback, helping them meet their goals, giving compliments!
Why can being pessimistic be a bad thing?
Negative health effects, increased risk of depression, greater stress, fewer coping skills.
Why is positive self-talk important?
Having a growth mindset and high sense of self-efficacy makes you more likely to set and stick to goals = SUCCESS!!!
Why is optimism important?
Better health, relationships and social skills!
What is optimism?
Looking on the bright side of things! Hopefulness and confidence about the outcome of something.
Why is learning how to read your body and emotions important?
When we read those feelings and emotions in a positive way, it helps us be more optimistic about what's ahead!
Why is believing in yourself important?
To help you set goals, build self-confidence, and be successful!
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