Understanding Reactions to 'No'

How might someone feel when they hear the word "no" for something they really want?

• Happy and excited

• Disappointed, mad, or unloved

• Calm and understanding

• Indifferent

What does it mean when you hear "no" for something you want?

• The person saying "no" doesn't care about you.

• You will never get what you want.

• It's usually not forever, just not right now.

• You should immediately give up.

Why might someone say "no" to you running in a parking lot or climbing something wobbly?

• They want to make you sad.

• They are looking out for your safety.

• They don't want you to have fun.

• They are being mean.

What can saying "no" teach you?

• How to get angry.

• Patience, responsibility, and balance.

• How to skip chores.

• That you can't have anything you want.

What can happen if you have a "BIG reaction" to a small problem when told "no"?

• People will feel happy for you.

• People might feel uncomfortable or find it hard to trust you next time.

• You will always get your way.

• It will make everyone laugh.

What does the "S" in the SMART choice strategy stand for?

• Sing

• Stop

• Smile

• Sit

What can taking a mindful breath help you do?

• Make you more upset.

• Calm your body and help you think about what to do next.

• Make you forget what happened.

• Make others angry.

What is a good question to ask if you want to know if a "no" can turn into a "yes" later?

• "Why not?"

• "What can I do instead?"

• "When can I?"

• "Can I have it now?"

If you make a mistake and don't accept "no" calmly, what can you do to fix it?

• Ignore the person who said "no."

• Apologize and try again next time.

• Continue to be upset.

• Blame someone else.

What does saying "OK" to "no" show about you?

• That you are always happy.

• That you can handle big feelings in a healthy way and are growing.

• That you don't care about what you wanted.

• That you are giving up.