1) _________is what we say or think to ourselves. It can make us feel really great about ourselves, or not so good about who we are. a) Self-talk b) Negative thoughts c) Positive thoughts d) Partner-talk 2) True or False? Positive thoughts are things we think that are not helpful and can make us feel badly about ourselves. a) True b) False 3) Which is an example of a negative thought? a) My family loves me b) I have a beautiful smile c) If I practice, I can do better d) Nobody likes me 4) True or false? Negative thoughts usually start with words like: Nobody/Everybody, Never/Always, I can't/I wont. a) True b) False 5) True or false? Balanced thoughts might start with words like: Somebody, Sometimes, I will, I can a) True b) False 6) Fill in the blanks. I may not be the best at _____________ but I am really good at ____________. a) Correct if your thought was balanced/helpful. b) Incorrect if your answers were negative/unhelpful. 7) What are positive qualities in friendships. a) Listens b) Calls names c) Encourages others d) Shares and takes turns e) Talks about others behind their backs. f) Includes others in activities and conversations. 8) What are examples of helpful self-talk when your brain says, "you are not good enough." a) I'm still learning. b) I'll never have any friends. c) I'll get better if I keep trying. d) Everyone has strengths in different areas. e) I'm such a loser. f) I may not be the best at this yet, but I'm proud that I didn't give up. 9) Use positive/balanced self-talk when your brain says, "they don't like me." a) Maybe they don't, but others do like me. b) Well, I hate them anyway. c) Maybe sometimes they don't, but other times they do like me. d) We don't have to like everyone and that's OK. I'll just focus on spending time with people who care about me. e) Nobody likes me. I'll be alone forever. f) They don't have to like me, but I'm worthy of respect. 10) Change the negative thought to a positive thought. If I speak up in class, I will get the answer wrong. a) At least I'm participating and trying. b) Right or wrong, I'm brave for trying. c) Others will laugh at me. d) Even if I'm wrong, at least I'll learn the correct answer. Mistakes are part of learning. e) It's also possible I will get the answer right. f) The teacher will yell at me. 11) Change the negative thought to a positive thought. Everyone can tell that I’m having a bad hair day. a) I can't know what others think. b) They think I'm a dirtball. c) It's pretty safe to say that all of us have a bad hair day once in a while. It's normal. d) I'm going for that beachy, wind-blown look. e) I hate my hair. f) Oh well. It happens. That's why hoodies and hats are great. 12) Change the negative thought to a positive thought. I won’t be able to pass this test. a) I studied a lot and did my homework, so I'll do my best and we'll see how it goes. b) I give up. There's no point in trying. c) It may be hard, but I'll just focus on one question at a time. d) As long as I try, I'm likely going to get some right. e) I worked hard and did well on the study guide. f) This test is only one part of my class grade. As long as I learn something from it, that's progress.

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