Some people aren't very kind or nice, and they cannot change that.

The more you work at something, the better you can be at it.

I like doing things that challenge me sometimes.

Sometimes I feel mad or upset when I make mistakes, and stop trying.

You can choose some of your thoughts.

No matter how hard I try, I simply can't do some things.

You have to be born with talent for sports and music to be any good at them.

I appreciate when teachers give me helpful advice, or feedback.

You can improve in reading or math with practice and help.

If spelling doesn't come easy for you, you probably won't ever be very good at it.

I enjoy learning new things, even when I don't understand them at first.

The important parts of who you are as a person don't ever change.

You can learn some new things, but you can never change how intelligent you are.

People who are truly smart don't need to try very hard at things.