1. 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?

2. 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.)

3. 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

4. How Do You Feel Right Now? Thumbs Up Thumbs Down

5. 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)

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