Mini-Lesson #18- Reboot!

Today we are going to focus on doing things that help us get out of a negative thoughts-feelings-actions cycle.  Watch today's video to learn to make your own reboot strategy jar!

Follow-Up Activities:

• Create your own reboot strategy jar!
• Think about things that make you feel good, activities that help you feel better when you are struggling.
• Grab a piece of construction paper in your favorite color and write down all the activities that make you feel good.  Have a goal of 10 activities/actions.
• Cut out each strategy and put it in a fun container.  You can choose to decorate a shoe box with things that make you happy and put your strategies in that.
• Notice when you are struggling with difficult feelings or having negative thinking.  Choose one of your strategies and use it!  Notice how your thoughts and feelings change.  

Here are some of Ben's strategies:

• Play basketball or lacrosse outside
• Talk to my mom
• Think of something funny
• Lay on my hammock

Here are some of Mrs. G's Strategies:

• Do a meditation on Insight Timer (free and has meditations for kids and adults)
• Go for a walk or do a workout video inside
• Read a book for fun
• Play a game with someone in my family (Uno or Monopoly Deal)
• Call or FaceTime with a friend
• Listen to music
• Sing the "Namaste" song
• Lit down in our hammock and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature
• Make and drink a cup of tea

Use this article for coping/reboot ideas: 

https://www.verywellfamily.com/coping-skills-for-kids-4586871