Follow the outline and answer the questions step by step…
Self-talk is what we tell ourselves in the privacy of our own thoughts. It can be a powerful way of uplifting yourself or a dangerous way of hurting yourself. It is important to give ourselves positive messages on a daily basis (positive affirmations).
a) If you have a recurring negative thought about yourself, write it down and examine it closely. Write down why you think this about yourself.
b) Write down real life examples of why the negative thoughts may be distorted. If you still think they are true, then write about something you feel really good about and explain why you feel good about this.
Part II (2 points)
Write down two different positive messages (affirmations) you can use with your breathing to give yourself a lift. Affirmations are usually short and to the point. Make sure they work for you and don’t make you feel worse.
Part III (3 points)
Hobbies are helpful for building stress resilience. It is important to have activities that you enjoy that can distract you from your problems and help you feel refreshed. A hobby is something that helps to develop a skill and can give you many years of enjoyment. Please identify a non-technology based hobby that you currently have or one that you would be interested in developing. Surf the Internet and see what interests you. There are many “How To” videos, from knitting, origami, and cooking, to boxing, martial arts and tap dancing. Write about your hobby, or the one you would like to try. How can you develop this hobby more fully and expand your enjoyment?
