Gratitude

Taking time within each day to remind yourself of moments that you experience gratitude--for yourself and for the people around you--is a way to build a healthy foundation for academic and social success.  

Acknowledge your strengths!

What is the quality you are most proud of?

How have this quality helped you in the past?

Is there a quality you'd like to improve?

Reflection Questions

What is one goal you have for the future?

Who is one person you can always confide in--at school, home, adults, friends?

What is something positive you've done for someone else?

Who is one person you admire or look up to?

What are your top 3 activities to do for fun?

Name one friend that can always make you laugh.

Think of a time you were really proud of yourself. What was it?

What is one of your biggest accomplishments?

Dealing with Negativity

Sometimes people express negativity. It's important to remember that all emotions are contagious..and you can choose which ones you take on. 

Understand that being negative is just one person's perspective. You can shift that perspective for yourself, and perhaps for them.

Add some kindness and be assertive. Give a positive spin on whatever is being discussed. It could change the whole discussion.

Step away! Get out of the scene when you recognize that someone is being negative if it is bringing you down.

Find something positive that brings you back up, like music, exercise, or learning a new hobby.

Hopes & Dreams

Thinking about your hopes and dreams for the future can help give you direction and build confidence in your life. Answer the following prompts to identify your hopes and dreams.

This year I would like to ___________________________________________

Next year, I can see myself ________________________________________

My hopes for the long-term future are

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My dream for the future is 

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