Domino Effect

What is the start of the Domino Effect in our minds?

• Thoughts

• Feelings

• Actions

• Outcomes

Answer explanation

First thought that pops into our head causes a feeling and the feeling causes us to act.

What is the guiding force in whether an outcome is good or bad?

• Thought

• Feeling

• Actions

• Outcome

Answer explanation

Your actions are directly related to your outcomes (good or bad).

True or False? Each person has control of their actions, therefor their outcomes in life?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You are in control of your OWN thoughts, feelings, actions, and therefor outcomes!

True or False? We can always choose how we respond to our automatic thoughts or feelings.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You still do have control! In this instance it is important to calm down and think about what will be the outcome of our choices.

• !!!!TWO ANSWERS!!!

• What would be a constructive action in response to this thought and feeling?

Thought: Jamie didn't pick me for the team.

Feeling: Disappointed

Action: ?

• !!!!TWO ANSWERS!!!

• Complain loudly to everyone about Jamie's choice.

• Refuse to participate in any team activities.

• Ask Jamie politely if there's a chance to join next time.

• Focus on improving my skills for the next opportunity.

Student gets corrected in class.

Thought: I didn't even do anything

Feeling: Frustrated

Action: ?

Which action is going to lead to NEGATIVE outcomes?

• Calm down and refocus on the lesson.

• Ask the teacher if they could talk when she has a chance.

• Take accountability if you did do it and fix it.

• Starting to argue with the teacher during the lesson.

Answer explanation

Even when we have feelings of frustration and anger, we want to keep the situation or problem small and make the next right choice to turn the situation around

Sam had a rough morning at home before heading to school.

What positive thought can he adopt to improve his day?

• Nothing ever goes right for me.

• I'll keep thinking about the morning.

• I'll focus on having a good day at school with my friends.

• Everything is terrible.

Answer explanation

Sometimes we can see focus on the things we have control over and not stay with the past.

Sam gets in trouble at school.

Thought: I can't do anything right.

Feeling: Frustrated and annoyed.

Action: Takes out anger on others.

What outcome might result in this action?

• Friends will be mad at him.

• Gets in trouble.,

• Doesn't get the lesson.

• All of them.

Answer explanation

When we let one event control our day, multiple things can go wrong for us.

Allie's teacher asks her to focus during class discussions.

Though: I wish we could chat during breaks.

Feeling: Frustrated

What action will lead to a NEGATIVE outcome? (Click 3!!)

• Continue chatting during breaks

• Argue with the teacher

• Pay attention and participate in discussions

• Criticize classmates who are chatting.

Answer explanation

The best actions that leads to a positive outcome at school is focusing on ourselves and following the direction that is given.

Math assignment

Thought: This is challenging.

Feeling: Anxious, Overwhelmed

What is a positive action that will lead to a good outcome for you?

• Ignore the assignment completely.

• Ask a classmate or teacher for help.

• Guess the answers without trying.

• Complain about it to everyone.