Instructions Complete the following steps: - First, copy and paste all the directions for this journal, including the five statements below, into your journal entry. Then, rewrite the statements using words of a Creator. The two keys to Creator language are taking ownership of a problem and taking positive actions to solve it. When you respond as if you are responsible for a bad situation, then you are empowered to do something about it. Check out chapter 2 of On Course for models. Statements stemming from the inner critic and inner defender: Example: If they'd do something about parking on campus I wouldn't be late so often. Rewrite: If I left the house 15 minutes earlier I would have more time to find a parking spot. 1. I'm failing because no one in my family is good at math. I think we've got defective math genes. 2. I'm too shy to ask questions in class even when I'm confused. 3. She's a lousy instructor. That's why I failed the first test. 4. The financial aid form is too complicated to fill out. 5. I work nights so I didn't have time to do the assignment. - Second, write 1-2 paragraphs that answer the following questions about inner voices and mindsets. Do you find yourself more likely to blame yourself or others or to find solutions? Be sure to give at least one recent example from work, school or home. How might changing how you speak and reframing situations by listening to your inner guide be impactful? Your paragraph might begin, "While reading about and practicing Creator language, I learned that I..." - Third, reflecting on the characteristics of a Creator (seeking solutions, trying something new, taking action) what is something that you could use help with right now? - What is the current situation? - What would you like this situation to be? - What are your options? (Tip: What campus resources or support services might be of assistance?) - What are the possible outcomes of selecting these options? - Which option or options will you choose? (Select 1-3) - How will you evaluate if this option was beneficial