Lesson Plan
Mindset Over Mood Lesson Plan
Students will explore how thoughts influence their emotions by mapping personal thought-emotion connections and practice cognitive reframing techniques to regulate moods and build resilience.
Understanding how mindset shapes mood gives students self-awareness and practical tools for emotional regulation, reducing stress and improving well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Mindset vs. Mood Concept
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Mindfulness Exercise
7 minutes
Step 4
Thought–Emotion Mapping Activity
12 minutes
Step 5
Reframing Thoughts Practice
10 minutes
Step 6
Group Share & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 7
Wrap-Up & Reflection
1 minute
Slide Deck
Mindset Over Mood
Objectives & Agenda
What Is Mindset?
What Is Mood?
Thought → Emotion
Mindfulness Exercise
Thought-Emotion Mapping
What Is Cognitive Reframing?
Reframing Examples
Practice Reframing
Share & Key Takeaways
Wrap-Up
Activity
Activity
