Sanford Harmony: Think Like a Caterpillar

Sanford Harmony: Think Like a Caterpillar

Our thoughts influence our feelings and actions. How can we change our thoughts so that we think and behave in positive ways?

Change is possible!

Think like a caterpillar!

Worm Thoughts

Thoughts that view people as unchangeable are "worm thoughts". A worm never becomes anything else.

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

You think: "I'll never be able to pass a math test."

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

You think: "This is a challenging question. I'm going to have to work hard on this one!"

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

You think: "This question is hard! I'll probably be able to figure it out after I tackle some easier questions."

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

You think: "I'm so bad at math."

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

Your action: You ask to go to the nurse because your stomach starts to hurt.

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

Your action: You take some deep breaths and take your time trying to figure out the question.

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

You feel: Frustrated

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You're taking a math test and are having a hard time figuring out one of the questions.

You feel: Confident

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

You think: "Jason is such a loner. He'll always be that way!"

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

You think: "I wonder if Jason would be interested in chatting about his book."

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

You think: "I wonder if Jason would enjoy playing with us today."

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

You think: "Jason is so shy! He never wants to play with anyone."

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

Your action: You ignore Jason and continue playing tetherball with your friends.

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

Your action: You invite Jason to play tetherball with you and your friends.

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

Your action: You laugh and whisper to your friends about Jason.

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

Your action: You take a break from tetherball to sit down next to Jason and ask him about his book.

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

You feel: Interested

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You and your friends are playing tetherball at recess. You notice Jason, one of your classmates who is usually very quiet, sitting by himself and reading a book.

You feel: Uninterested

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While you are walking down the hallway, Sally tells you that your shirt looks like it belongs on a kindergarten student. Sally's friends start laughing.

You think: "Sally is so mean. She will always be that way."

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While you are walking down the hallway, Sally tells you that your shirt looks like it belongs on a kindergarten student. Sally's friends start laughing.

You think: "I have such bad taste in clothes. Nothing ever looks good on me."

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While you are walking down the hallway, Sally tells you that your shirt looks like it belongs on a kindergarten student. Sally's friends start laughing.

You think: "That was not a nice thing to say. Sally should learn to be more kind."

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While you are walking down the hallway, Sally tells you that your shirt looks like it belongs on a kindergarten student. Sally's friends start laughing.

You think: "Sally shouldn't talk to people that way. Something must be bothering her."

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While you are walking down the hallway, Sally tells you that your shirt looks like it belongs on a kindergarten student. Sally's friends start laughing.

You feel: Determined

Today and every day, remember that people can change!

Think like a caterpillar!