Self-Awareness Worksheet
Self-Awareness Worksheet
Instructions
Use this worksheet to identify emotional triggers that affect your performance, reflect on how you typically respond, and create a plan to manage these emotions more effectively.
Step 1: Identify Your Trigger
Think about a recent moment in practice or a game when your emotions impacted your performance.
Prompt: What happened, and what emotion did you feel?
Example: "When I feel blamed during communication, I shut down."
Your Trigger:
[Write your trigger here]
Step 2: How Did You Respond?
Reflect on how you typically react when this trigger occurs.
Prompt: What actions or behaviors did this emotion cause?
Example: "I stopped communicating with my teammates and focused only on myself."
Your Typical Response:
[Write your response here]
Step 3: Plan a New Response
Develop a clear, actionable plan to handle this emotion more effectively in the future.
Prompt: How will you respond next time to stay focused and in control?
Example: "When I feel blamed, I will take a deep breath, ask for clarification, and focus on what I can do to improve."
Your New Response Plan:
[Write your plan here]
Step 4: Reflection
Take a moment to think about what you learned through this process.
Questions:
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How did recognizing your trigger make you feel?
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What do you think will be the hardest part about following your new response plan?
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How can you practice this plan during training or in your daily life?
[Write your reflections here]
Key Takeaway
Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional control. By identifying your triggers and crafting intentional responses, you can stay focused and perform at your best in any situation.