Do Now Negative Toss: 1.Write the most negative thing that’s going on in your life right now on a piece of paper 2.Crumple it up 3.How did you feel when writing this? 4.How did you feel when you threw it out?

Emotional Health Attributes of an emotionally healthy person: – Maintain good relationships w/self and others – Take care of self (eat well, active, rest, etc.) – Continues to develop relationships – Secure – Able to function through daily living (school, work, play, has balance, etc.)

Emotional Health Attributes of an unhealthy person: – Lacks goals and an understanding of what’s necessary to succeed – Self-Destructive (abuses drugs & alcohol) – Overeats or Under-eats consistently when dealing with stress) – Overwork or Works to little

How Do You Feel Right Now? Thumbs Up Thumbs Down

Steps for Change: Recognize own negative thoughts (I’m Ugly, I’m Dumb) Stop Negative Thoughts (Think of all the good in your life – Family, Friends, Home, Talents) Replace Negative Thoughts W/Positive actions and/or Thoughts – I’m going to get in shape, I’m going to do better in school, I’m going to join a club, I’m going to college/start my career)

Take a piece of paper: – Write name on top – Write down one thing that is POSITVE about your self