Building Confidence and Resiliency

If you get a worksheet and the problems look too hard, what do you do?

• Throw the paper away.

• Rip the paper up.

• Take a deep breath and ask for help from a teacher or classmate.

What is an example of positive self-talk?

• I can do this!

• I can't do this!

• I don't want to do this!

What is an example of negative self-talk?

• I can't do this!

• I'm the best!

• I can do this!

Which of the following is not a form of self-talk?

• I can do this!

• I'm not good enough!

• It's raining outside!

What type of self-talk is 'I'm going to ace this test!'?

• Negative self-talk

• Neutral self-talk

• Positive self-talk

Is asking for help okay when things look hard?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

I look at my work my teacher gave me and it looks hard, I ...

• get mad.

• put my work in my desk.

• ask the teacher for help.

Is it okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe