Directions: A teen wrote the following entry in her journal.
Identify statements that reflect traits she should change to increase her level of mental and emotional health.
Then rewrite the statements so they reflect better mental and emotional health.
It's me again, diary. Not much to report today. As usual, I only got a C on my algebra quiz. I'll never get a B in that course! I can't decide if I should take math again next year or give it a rest. Mom says I should keep at it because I'll need more math to get into college, but I don't know if I even want to go to college. I have no idea what I want to do in life, so why plan ahead for college? But enough about school.
Even though Tiana is my best friend, you won't believe what she did today! She told me my hair looked bad, and that made me feel lousy all day. Why did she have to spoil my whole day like that? Then she expects me to want to go out for the cross country team with her next year! Running is okay, I guess, but I don't know if I'm into it that much. I can't make up my mind if I should do cross country or not. I probably wouldn't be much good at running away, so what's the point?
Well, I better go. Dad just said I have to get ready for bed. More tomorrow.
1) Mental and Emotional Health Statements:
2) Your Rewrite:
