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POWER OF POSITIVE WORDS (10 POINTS)
You have the choice to be positive! Your physical, mental, emotional and social well-being can benefit greatly from
optimism. In practicing self-compassion, we can all create balance by building ourselves and others up. You are your
own biggest critic, so having some self-compassion and cutting yourself a break is an important practice to try. If you are
ever feeling alone, like a failure, sad, hopeless or depressed, we sometimes need to find ways to pick ourselves up
and/or snap ourselves out of it. Your task is find 3 sayings, quotes, affirmations, mantras, song lyrics, phrases, etc. that
will inspire you and help you boost your mental health and positivity to benefit your overall wellness.
Step 1: SELECT: Narrow your search of quotes, song lyrics, sayings, etc. to 3 and write them in below each #. Include the
author if available to give them credit. (3 points)
#1
Author:
#2
Author:
#3
Author:
STEP 2: Choose: HIGHLIGHT YOUR FAVORITE ONE. from above (1 point)
Step 3-REFLECT-Based on what you highlighted, answer the following questions on the next page. Please use
complete sentences in your responses. (6 points)
a) Explain why this is your favorite?
b) Explain how this could help you become more positive. Use a real life situation where using a phrase,
quote, song could help your state of mind and well-being.
c) Provide 2 additional examples of things you do to stay positive when times get tough or you aren’t feeling
your best.
d) Provide 2 examples of how you practice self-compassion. If you don’t, how would you like to?
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Step 4: EXTENSION ACTIVITY (If you finish early)...STRESS vs. MINDFUL SELF PORTRAIT
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Think about how you look/feel when you are stressed
Think about how you look/feel when you are stress-free/mindful/relaxed
Get a blank piece of paper, fold it in half & create a self portrait of “Stressed You” & “Mindful You”
(BEFORE & AFTER)