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What is Positive Self Talk?

When you tell yourself good things in your head or encourage oneself.

Your parents tell you that you are going to move to Kansas. Name a rigid and a flexible thought you may have about the situation.

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Rigid thinkers think there is only ___ way(s) to do things. 1, 2,, or 3?

1 way to do things

Give three examples of calming strategies people use?

Taking deep breaths, counting to 10, listening to music, talking to a friend etc.

Rigid thinkers get very upset over any kind of .....1. food 2. change 3. game

Change

Name a time/situation where you had rigid thoughts.

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You failed your math test. Name a flexible and a rigid thought you may have.

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Change the negative thought into a positive thought "This is boring!"

If I pay attention, I might learn something new. If I try it, I might end up liking it. If I listen, I will get a good grade on the test.

Change this negative thought into a positive thought "I can't do this! it is too hard!

I can do this! I am strong enough and smart enough to do this! etc.

What does visualize the change mean?

When you picture yourself in your mind doing something and being successful at it even things that are hard/scary or boring.

How do people feel around Rigid Thinkers?

Mad/Frustrated, stressed, sad or upset.

How do people feel about people who are Flexible thinkers?

Happy, calm, relaxed, etc.

Flexible thinkers think about... 1. Their pets 2. Their homework 3. Other people

Other people

Flexible thinkers know there are _____ to fix a problem. 1. many ways 2. One way 3. No way

1. Many ways

Name a time/situation where you had flexible thoughts.

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Flexible thinkers have the ability to stay ____ even in upsetting situations.

Calm