Cognitive Reframing
Cognitive reframing is a fancy term for looking at a situation from a different perspective. Changing the way you view a situation can help turn negative experiences or events in your life to learning experiences that can motivate you towards success.
Ask Questions: Is there another way to look at this situation? What would I say to a friend if they were in this situation? What can I learn from this?
Validate Emotions: Some situations can cause panic, sandness, and anxiety. It is ok to feel and accept those emotions even if they aren’t positive.
Show Compassion: Be kind to yourself in moments of struggle. Use kind words to motivate yourself to move forward instead of being critical and negative about past reactions.
ADDITIONAL resources
Identifying and Reframing Negative Thoughts
JED Foundation’s Social and Emotional Skills for Students
Social and emotional skills mean the ability to understand and apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. These skills might seem obvious or seem to come to you naturally, but many adults continue to have difficulty getting them right all of the time. Having a good grasp of these skills will help you to transition out of high school to the next step in your life. Understanding the social and emotional dynamics of your day-to-day life will help you manage significant changes to your routine, environment and social circle that might come up during this transition period. Learn more from the JED Foundation about self-awareness, social awareness, self-management skills, social skills, and resilience.