Empower Your Mind: Positive Self-Talk

Crystal Jackson

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Empower Your Mind: Positive Self-Talk

Recognize and replace negative self-talk

This individual session helps students identify negative self-talk and transform it into positive affirmations. Through personal journaling and self-reflection, students will practice building a positive mindset, which is crucial for their emotional well-being and academic success. By fostering a positive internal dialogue, students can improve their self-esteem and resilience.

Audience

11th Grade Student (Individual Session)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Recognize and replace negative self-talk

Materials

Journal or notebook, Pen or pencil, Positive Affirmations Worksheet, and Self-Reflection Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief self-reflection on what self-talk is and how it affects your emotions and actions.
Explain that self-talk is the internal dialogue we have with ourselves, which can be positive or negative. Negative self-talk can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, while positive self-talk can boost confidence and improve mood.
Think about a time you felt down because of negative thoughts.

Step 2

Journaling Activity

10 mins

Use your journal or notebook to write down a recent negative thought you had about yourself. Examples include: "I'm not good enough," "I always mess things up," or "I'll never succeed."
Transform this negative thought into a positive affirmation. Examples include: "I am capable and strong," "I learn from my mistakes," or "I am on the path to success."
Consider additional affirmations such as: "I have studied thoroughly, and I am ready to succeed," "I am committed to making positive changes in my life," "I am confident in social situations and enjoy meeting new people," "I trust myself to make the right decisions," "I am worthy of success and happiness," "I can handle whatever comes my way," "Today is a new opportunity to achieve my goals," and "I can manage stress and remain calm under pressure."

Step 3

Self-Reflection

10 mins

Reflect on how the positive affirmation makes you feel compared to the negative thought.
Consider how you can apply positive self-talk in different areas of your life.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the importance of positive self-talk in daily life.
Commit to practicing positive affirmations regularly.
Complete the Positive Affirmations Worksheet for further practice.

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Worksheet

Positive Affirmations Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice transforming negative thoughts into positive affirmations. It includes prompts to guide students in identifying negative self-talk and rewriting it positively.

Write down a negative thought you had recently.

Think about a moment when you felt discouraged or upset.

Transform that negative thought into a positive affirmation.

Consider how you would encourage a friend in a similar situation.

Discussion

Self-Reflection Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate self-reflection on the impact of self-talk and how to cultivate a positive mindset.

What is self-talk, and why is it important?

Reflect on how self-talk influences your emotions and actions.

How can positive self-talk improve your day-to-day life?

Consider the benefits of positive affirmations on your self-esteem and resilience.