my student is...

self-conscious

help me!

to help manage their self-conscious feelings, ask students to...

HEART HUGS

when they notice self-judgement, hold their hand to their heart to give themselves self-love & compassion

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT ME

name 20 things that
they love about themselves (characteristics or personality traits)

MY STRENGTHS

find out their strengths
by speaking to other people to feel empowered & self-aware

MOOD BOARD

create a visual mood board of images that make them happy, think of good times and hope for the future

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS

do daily affirmations
for how they are feeling today to determine how their
day will unfold

FUTURE VISUALISATION

close their eyes, visualise
& imagine their hopes, dreams & what they want to achieve for the future

GRATITUDE

name 3-5 things they am grateful for (good in
my life, thankful for
& their blessings)

FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES

write a list of activities that they are good at, interested in and enjoy doing (& do them!)

IKIGAI

find their Ikigai—what they are  good at, what they like doing, what the world needs & what they can get paid for


MaxiMinds is not an emergency mental health service. If you or someone you know are in urgent need of help, please present to the emergency department at your nearest hospital or contact the following mental health crisis teams.  

Emergency 000 | Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 | Lifeline 13 14 11