Lesson Plan

Building Positive Self-Talk

Students will identify and replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations, enhancing emotional regulation and self-esteem.

Developing a positive internal dialogue is essential for emotional well-being and helps students build resilience in challenging situations.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Context

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Activity: Transforming Inner Dialogue

20 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Exercise: Affirmation Creation

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Transforming Your Inner Dialogue

Introduce the concept by asking students about the types of self-talk they experience. Encourage them to differentiate between negative and positive self-talk.

Identifying Negative Self-Talk

Share real-life examples and stories where negative self-talk was replaced by positive affirmations. This will help contextualize the strategy.

Reframing Negative Thoughts

Introduce strategies for reframing negative thoughts into more positive, empowering ones.

Interactive Reframing Exercise

Prompt students to think about their own negative self-talk and to work individually or in pairs to reframe these thoughts.

Key Takeaways & Reflection

Summarize key takeaways and emphasize how incorporating positive affirmations can change daily mindset and emotional resilience.