We can always control a situation. True or False?
False.
What is personal space?
The distance people need from others to feel comfortable.
What can you do when plans change?
Keep calm and find something positive in the new plan.
How can you tell if you are in someone's personal space?
They step back, facial expressions, body language etc.
Give an example of something that can change during your day.
Substitute teacher, fire or earthquake drill, no pizza, no internet.
How does the person feel when you are in their personal space?
Annoyed, uncomfortable, confused etc.
Give an example of when it is not possible to maintain personal space.
On the subway, when you have to whisper to someone, when someone is injured, etc.
How do you feel when something is different from what you expected?
Anxious, nervous, frustrated, confused etc.
Name a calming strategy.
Deep breathing, take a break, count to ten, positive self-talk etc.
If we stay calm, would people around us have comfortable or uncomfortable thoughts about us?
Comfortable.
True or False. Our behavior affects other people.
True.
Why is it important to be able to stay calm?
To make better decisions, to solve problems, and maintain friendships.
How do you change the negative self-talk "I quit," to something positive?
"I can do it," or "I'll do better next time" etc.
We control our reactions, our reactions are not in control of us. True or False?
True.
What is a good way to measure personal space?
Arm's length.
What is positive self-talk?
Telling yourself you can do something.
You really want to go do something fun for the weekend, but mom says not this weekend because she's busy. What can you do?
Ask someone else, do something else, etc.