Level Up Confidence Slides
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Mindset Workshop
Level Up Confidence
Learn to cheer for the most important person in the game: YOU!
Beyond the Surface
Everyone in this room is going through something hard that we can't see.
Have you ever wished people just understood what you were dealing with, without having to explain it?
Sometimes we want to be heard, but we aren't ready to share it with everyone.
Let's find a safe way to listen.
Check-In
Anonymous Question:
"What is something that you wish others knew about you?"
How to participate:
- Grab your iPad and open the camera
- Scan the code and type your answer
- Your name will stay Secret

Safe & Anonymous
Protection Mode
Hard times in our lives often fill our minds with negative thoughts.
These thoughts are often False—they don't tell the real story of who you are.
Why does it happen?
"Your brain is just trying to protect you from getting hurt again."
Part 1: Your Thoughts
The Observer Mindset
Observer
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The Confidence Shift
We can improve our confidence by intentionally adding in positive thoughts.
Subtract the
False Messages
Add the
True Strength
Part 2: Confidence
3 Tips to Boost Your Self-Worth
Pro Tips
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The Pro Coach Profile
Think of a coach you admire...
What kind of things do they say to their team when they're down?
"Do they point out every mistake, or do they remind you of how good you are?"
Class Discussion
Group Challenge: Sideline Pep Talk
Case 1
The Missed Goal
"I'm a total failure and now everyone hates me."
Case 2
Joining a Club
"I'll look stupid and nobody will talk to me."
Case 3
The Big Project
"I can't do this, I'm just not smart enough."
Come up with a pep talk in your group for each!?
Get ready to present at the front!
Level Up:
Your Pep Talk
1. Goal
What encouragement will your "Future Self" need next week? Choose your target.
2. Message
Write your coaching statement in the mirror. Use your strongest "Coach Voice."
3. Style
Decorate your mirror with personality. Make it something you'll notice in your locker!
Level Up Power Bank
Character
- Resilient
- Kind-hearted
- Brave
- Honest
- Hard-working
- Caring
- Creative
- Patient
Skills
- Great Listener
- Quick Learner
- Team Player
- Problem Solver
- Good Friend
- Artist
- Athlete
- Explorer
Values
- You are worthy
- You are enough
- You can do hard things
- Mistakes help you grow
- Your voice matters
- You are unique
Reminders
- Take a breath
- One step at a time
- Keep going
- Stay curious
- Be proud of you
- Stay positive
"I AM..." • "YOU ARE..." • "KEEP..."
"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
Level Up!
Video Vibes Worksheet
Video Vibes
The Observer Mindset
Student
Date
Watch the lesson carefully. Listen for these key points about how your mind works and fill in the missing words.
POINT 1
"One of the most powerful things you can realize is that you are NOT your ."
POINT 2
"Think of your mind like a busy and your thoughts like the trains passing through."
POINT 3
"Instead of getting on every train, you can stay on the platform and simply them."
POINT 4
"Creating a little bit of between you and your thoughts helps you stay calm."
POINT 5
"You don't have to everything your mind tells you, especially the mean stuff."
POINT 6
"The part of you that is watching your thoughts is called the ."
Word Bank
distance
station
believe
observer
thoughts
watch
Level Up Confidence Teacher Guide
Confidence Playbook
Level Up Lesson Guide
Total Time
70-80 MIN
Learning Objective
Students will understand the biological root of negative thoughts, learn the "Observer Mindset" to separate themselves from these false messages, and apply positive self-talk strategies to boost confidence.
Materials
- • iPads & Level Up Slides
- • Video Vibes: Observer Mindset sheet
- • Level Up Message activity sheet
- • Markers, colored pencils
The Playbook
0
Survey & Intro (15m)
Slides 1-4.
Students scan QR code for perception survey. Discuss "The Unseen" and do digital check-in.
1
Protection Mode (5m)
Slide 5.
Explain the biological source of negative thoughts during hard times.
2
The Observer (15m)
Slide 6.
Watch Part 1 video. Students fill in Video Vibes Worksheet.
3
The Confidence Shift (5m)
Slide 7.
Introduce the concept of improving confidence by adding positive thoughts to replace false protection thoughts.
4
Boosting Worth (10m)
Slide 8.
Watch Part 2 video (3 Tips). Connect body language and self-talk to the Confidence Shift.
5
Pro Hype Practice (15m)
Slides 9-10.
Discuss pro coach traits. Groups work through 3 case studies and present their pep talks at the front.
6
Individual Message (15m)
Slides 11-12.
Write personal Level Up message using the Power Bank. Decorate and cut out.
Facilitation Tip
Emphasize that confidence is built like a muscle—by adding positive reps every day.
Mindset Muscles Update