Positive Self-Talk Worksheet
This worksheet helps Grade 11 students understand the importance of positive self-talk, identify negative thought patterns, and develop strategies for fostering a more positive inner dialogue.
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Positive Self-Talk: Building a Strong Inner Voice
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet is designed to help you explore and improve your inner dialogue through positive self-talk.
1. In your own words, define 'positive self-talk' and explain why it is important for overall well-being.
2. Which of the following is an example of 'catastrophizing' in negative self-talk?
“I made a mistake, but I can learn from it.”
“This presentation went poorly; my career is over.”
“I'm not good at math, but I'll try my best on this assignment.”
“Everyone makes mistakes, so it's okay.”
3. 'All-or-nothing thinking' is a cognitive distortion where you see things in absolute terms, with no middle ground. For example, if you don't get a perfect score, you might think you are a compete .
4. When you focus solely on the negative aspects of a situation and ignore the positive, you are engaging in mental , another common cognitive distortion.
5. Positive self-talk can reduce stress and improve resilience.
True
False
6. Engaging in positive self-talk means you will never experience negative emotions.
True
False
7. Write three positive affirmations that you can use when facing a challenging situation (e.g., a difficult exam, a sports competition, or a social event).
Match the negative self-talk pattern with its corresponding positive reframing strategy.
8. Overgeneralization
a. Focus on specific evidence, not assumptions.
9. Mind Reading
b. Challenge the absolute statements; look for exceptions.
10. Emotional Reasoning
c. Separate feelings from facts; evaluate objectively.
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