Countering The Negative

Worksheet Description

This Positive Self Talk worksheet is a constructive resource that guides students through the process of transforming negative thoughts into affirming, positive ones. At the top of the page, there’s a space designated for the student’s name, anchoring the worksheet to the individual user. The introduction defines what an affirmation is and emphasizes its importance, especially during challenging times. It provides a few examples of positive affirmations, such as acknowledging one’s beauty, intelligence, and capacity for happiness and love. This sets the stage for students to engage in their own positive thinking practices.

The worksheet then leads students through a four-step exercise designed to cultivate self-awareness and positive self-talk. The first step prompts students to identify a negative thought that they commonly tell themselves. The second step encourages them to question this thought, seeking evidence that it might not be true. In the third step, they are asked to reframe the negative thought into a positive one. Finally, the fourth step allows them to affirm this new positive thought, thereby creating a powerful statement that can help shift their mindset. This structured approach not only teaches students how to identify and challenge negative self-talk but also provides them with a strategy to create and reinforce positive thoughts, which can contribute to improved self-esteem and a more optimistic outlook on life.