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Inner Voice Reflection

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Lesson Plan

Inner Voice Reflection

Explore self-talk and emotions

This lesson enables students to explore their self-talk and its impact on their emotions and decisions through guided reflection and journaling. By encouraging positive self-awareness and constructive inner dialogues, this activity supports emotional growth and helps students develop a healthier mindset.

Audience

Grades 9-12 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Explore self-talk and emotions

Materials

Journals or paper, Pens or pencils, Inner Voice Reflection Discussion, and Inner Voice Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what self-talk is and how it can influence emotions and decisions.
  • Ask students to think about a time when their inner voice affected their mood or actions.

Step 2

Guided Reflection

10 minutes

  • Distribute the "Inner Voice Reflection Worksheet."
  • Guide students through the worksheet, encouraging them to reflect on recent experiences where their self-talk was positive or negative.
  • Allow students to jot down their thoughts and feelings.

Step 3

Journaling Activity

15 minutes

  • Ask students to write a journal entry about a specific instance where their inner voice played a role in their decision-making.
  • Encourage them to explore how they could change negative self-talk into positive affirmations.

Step 4

Group Discussion

7 minutes

  • Use the "Inner Voice Reflection Discussion" to facilitate a group conversation.
  • Encourage students to share insights from their journaling and reflection activities.
  • Discuss strategies for maintaining positive self-talk.

Step 5

Closure

3 minutes

  • Summarize key points from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice positive self-talk in their daily lives.
  • Remind them of the importance of self-awareness and emotional growth.
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Discussion

Inner Voice Reflection Discussion

A guided discussion to help students share their insights and learn from each other's experiences with self-talk.

What is self-talk, and how does it affect our emotions?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative self-talk and its impact on their feelings.







Can you share an example of a time when your inner voice influenced your decision?

Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and consider how their self-talk shaped their actions.







What strategies can we use to turn negative self-talk into positive affirmations?

Discuss practical techniques such as reframing thoughts, using positive affirmations, and mindfulness.







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Worksheet

Inner Voice Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students through reflecting on their self-talk and its impact on their emotions and decisions.

Describe a recent situation where your self-talk was positive. How did it make you feel?








Describe a recent situation where your self-talk was negative. How did it affect your emotions and actions?








List three positive affirmations you can use to counter negative self-talk.








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