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It’s uncomfortable to feel guilt or shame over something
we’ve done. But instead of trying to push
away these negative feelings, we can use them to avoid making the same kind of
mistake again.
Think about something that
you feel bad about doing or saying, and what you
wish you’d done differently. Then write your answers to the following questions.
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Photo by FrameAngel for FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Something I regret doing or saying:
Why I regret it:
What led up to this incident:
What I learned:
How I could have handled it differently:
What I can do to avoid this type of problem in the future:
Note: If you plan to use this activity in a class, be very clear with your students how the information will be used, and don’t force them to share anything with the group. Discussion with peers can be very helpful in a safe, supportive environment, but this activity will backfire if it makes a student feel even more shame or discomfort.
Update 12/10/19: Here's the link to a printable version of Next Time, I'll Do Better. There are several more printable mindfulness worksheets at my author website, catharinehannay.com.
Update 12/10/19: Here's the link to a printable version of Next Time, I'll Do Better. There are several more printable mindfulness worksheets at my author website, catharinehannay.com.
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