Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 6

Practice Mindful Self-Talk

Self-talk is the inner voice in your head — the running commentary you have about yourself and the world around you. It happens automatically, all day long. When it is positive and encouraging, it boosts your confidence. When it is negative and critical, it can hold you back.

What this lesson teaches

1Define self-talk and explain its effect on wellbeing
2Distinguish between positive and negative self-talk
3Reframe a negative thought into a more helpful one
4Apply mindfulness to notice and change unhelpful self-talk

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