Today’s Objectives Identify Traits of Self-Confident Individuals. Recognize ANTS & Self- Sabotage Loop Challenge w/ WOOP Experience the steps of Cognitive Restructuring.
Self-Confident People… Believe in themselves 2. Know that they can accomplish anything they put their mind to. 3. Do not criticize themselves (see conquering self-sabotage) 4. Remind themselves of past successes 5. Reframe mistakes as opportunities to learn & grow
Self-Awareness Always asking yourself, do I do this? Does this sound like me? How am I doing with…? How do I learn best? Do I have these traits?
Self-Sabotage Loop See Conquering Self-Sabotage
WOOP it up! W = Wish: Think about next month, what is your most important academic wish or concern (pay attention in class). O = Outcome: What would be the best thing about fulfilling your wish (feel on top of things).
WOOP it up! O = Obstacles: What is your main obstacle that stands in the way of your wish fulfillment (I get tired). P = Plan: What can you do to overcome your obstacle? Name an action you can take (energize yourself).
Review WOOP & Remember: Need to put in… Necessary effort Necessary action Necessary thought to realize the future!
Cognitive Restructuring See Carol’s story on Cognitive Restructuring Calm Self Identify the situation Investigate mood Find evidence to support Automatic Thoughts Find evidence against Automatic Thoughts Identify fair and balanced thoughts Monitor present mood
Defeating the Invisible Dragons Developing Self-Supporting Behaviors
Today’s Objectives Self- Assessment: Traits of Self-Confident Individuals. Recognize Internal Assets Fear, fatigue & boredom Defeating invisible dragons Busting Loose
Internal Assets Motivated to do well Place a high value on helping others Stand up for beliefs Tell the truth even when it is not easy to do so Plan ahead Make good choices and decisions Have empathy for all living creatures
Internal Assets Make friends easily and am able to keep them Resist doing what friends are doing when it’s not right Resolve conflicts and arguments peacefully Take responsibility for what happens in their life Feel good about who they are and their actions Optimistic about personal future
Fear Fear is just an unpleasant emotion. That’s it! There are a ton of other unpleasant emotions, but for some reason this one can stop us from really becoming what we want to in life. It stops us before we start. If you want to have an amazing 2015 and beyond you need to find a way to fight your fear.
Fatigue Fatigue is a subjective feeling of tiredness. It can have physical or mental causes. Physical fatigue is the inability of a muscle to maintain optimal physical performance. Mental fatigue is a decrease is the inability of the brain to maintain a clear and coherent thought process.
Boredom Boredom is
Self-Awareness Strengths Learning Styles Monitor thoughts
The Glass Ceiling Story of the Shark & the Mackerel Story of the Fly & Flight