Positive+Thinking

=Positive Thinking:=

=1. **Self-Speak**= =Have students watch video on Positive Thinking: I Believe-Self-Esteem= Afterwards, have students create their own "self-speak" or positive mantra to help them think positively about what's ahead.

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=2. "Glass half-empty"; "glass half-full"= Read the students these "glass half-empty" statements, and ask them to add their own to the list. What do they say to themselves at their lowest points? Once you have a full list, line the students up across from one another. One student calls out a "glass half-empty" statement; the student across from him or her turns that into a "glass half-full statement.Students take turns going back and forth turning something negative into something positive, looking for the silver lining. Glass half-empty: Examples of glass half-full: "Oh my gosh, will this work ever end?" "I know this work is taking a long time, but if I plan ahead, I can have Saturday free." "I totally stink at this!" "Why do I even bother?" "This is too hard. I don't get it." "I quit."

=3. Nick Vijucic: Never Give Up (Video and discussion)Positive Thinking= media type="youtube" key="AW579icDRSA" width="425" height="350"

This video highlights Nick Vijucic's philosophy of making the most of life without arms or legs. Have students watch the video and comment on his approach to life. How does watching him put our everyday concerns in perspective?

=**4. Adverb a Day:**= Ask students to write down a positive adverb a day for the week ahead. Then, the students should try to live their day by behaving as their adverb asks. For example, my Monday might be "positively," and I would try to address each part of my day in that manner. Students might discuss/journal afterwards to see if being mindful made any difference for them.