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with positive thinking. Negative self-talk is when you put yourself down or criticize yourself. Everyone does it sometimes, but it’s not good for your self-esteem. Pay attention to when you do this and correct yourself when it happens. To correct negative self-talk, simply contradict the negative thought or statement. For example, if you get a bad grade on a test and catch yourself thinking, “I am so stupid!” stop yourself, take a deep breath, and revise the thought. Try telling yourself something that you might tell a friend who has just gotten a bad grade, such as, “It’s okay! It’s just one grade. You did your best. You can learn from this experience and do even better next time.” to stay engaged with your surroundings. Mindfulness is when you pay closer attention to what is happening right now by using your 5 senses. You can use sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to help you connect with the world around you, feel more present, and keep yourself feeling calm and happy. The next time you feel overwhelmed or stressed, take a moment to look at the situation using all 5 senses. For example, if you’re feeling stressed while at home studying for a big test, you might stop and notice the feeling of the carpet between your toes, the smell of an air freshener in your bedroom, the taste of your mint chewing gum, the soft glow of a flameless candle on your desk, and the sound of the wind blowing outside. Talking with someone who cares about you can help you to feel better when things are difficult. Call a trusted friend or family member when you’re struggling with something and tell them how you’re feeling. For example, if you’ve been having a hard time making friends at school, you might tell a friend or family member about this and how it’s made you feel. Try saying something like, “I’m struggling with making friends right now and I’m not sure what to do.” Your boundaries are what you will and will not accept in terms of how people treat you. Identify what behaviors you will not tolerate from other people and make it clear to them. Let them know how you will respond if they cross a boundary.  For example, if you have a friend who sometimes yells at you when they are mad, then let them know this is unacceptable. Try saying something like, “I understand that you get frustrated sometimes, but it’s not okay to take it out on me by yelling at me. If you do that, I will have to walk away or hang up.” Be sure to follow through with whatever consequences you set.  For example, if your friend yells at you, walk away or hang up on them. Don’t give them a second warning. It’s important to stick to your boundaries to show people that you will enforce them. or pray daily, if you want to develop your spiritual life. Prayer or meditation can be a soothing way to begin or end your day. It’s also a great way to take care of your spiritual needs if you want to develop a spiritual life. Try doing a guided meditation or simply sit in silence for 10 to 15 minutes each day and focus on a mantra or quote that you like. You might also consider joining a church or going to a meditation center once or twice per week. Taking care of your possessions and the areas that belong to you, such as your bedroom and locker, is important for your emotional well-being. If these areas are messy and not well-kept, you may feel overwhelmed whenever you look at them. But if you keep them neat and tidy, seeing these areas will be a relaxing experience. Take 15 minutes each day to tidy your personal spaces. Use shelves and organizers to make things look neat and tidy.

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Contradict negative self-talk Practice mindfulness Reach out to people you trust when you’re stressed or feeling down. Set and enforce healthy boundaries with friends and family members. Meditate Keep your personal spaces clean and inviting.