Changing Habits: A Grade 9 Social Skills Worksheet

Changing Habits: Social Skills for Grade 9

Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet explores the nature of habits and strategies for positive change.

1. Which of the following best defines a habit?

2. Which component is NOT part of the 'habit loop' theory?

Complete the sentences about the habit loop:

3. A   is something that triggers a habit, like a time of day or a specific location.

4. The   is the behavior itself, the action you take.

5. The   is the positive feeling or outcome that reinforces the habit.

6. Identify one positive habit you currently have and briefly describe its cue, routine, and reward.

7. Identify one negative habit you would like to change. Describe the challenges you foresee in breaking this habit.

Determine if the following statements about changing habits are True or False.

8. Setting vague goals, like 'be healthier,' is often more effective than specific goals when trying to change a habit.

9. Replacing a negative habit with a positive alternative is often more successful than simply trying to stop the negative habit.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

10. Changing your   can significantly impact your ability to form new habits.

11. Breaking down a large goal into   makes it less daunting and more achievable.

12. Having an   partner can help you stay committed to your habit change.

13. Choose a specific habit you want to either start or stop. Outline a detailed plan for how you will achieve this, incorporating at least two strategies discussed in this worksheet.