So I was looking for an old project to give to my brother as a reference when I came upon the "Success for Teens" book we got in one of our early sessions. I remembered that I had posted on the blog about it before but soon got busy and didn't really think about it too much. I figured people would be all over the blog and was surprised when I came to check out that it hasn't exactly been the hottest place for discussion. Well that's going to change.
Attitude is a powerful thing, and can mean the difference between success and failure, happiness and sadness, completion and procrastination. What attitudes have you held that you want to change in the new year? How does that affect the way you see yourself and the world?
I am usually so caught up in scheduling extra curricular activities, to make the perfect college application, that I make excuses. I say things like "I went to an afterschool club, worked out, grabbed dinner in the car, and then had play practice; I'm just going to go to sleep." I then have to rush to slap my homework together in the morning, and don't even mention studying. When confronted, I say things like "Well we all know it'll be my extra curriculars - not my grades - that get me into college" and brush it off like nothing. It is not nothing! It's a serious concern that I need to turn around.
Over this semester, and on into the next school year, I plan to make academics a more important part of my life. If I really can't handle my extra curricular activities and my classes then I need to drop something; and it is not going to be homework. I am going to get more serious about homework, and allocate time for studying, especially for my AP classes. My hope for the new year is that it will bring a fresh attitude to us all.
Leadership Lexington Youth 2011-2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Sunday, October 9, 2011
I think I am slowly getting the hang of this even though I posted two items I was't ready to post.
If you want to read or listen to the book on line you can go to the following link.
http://successfoundation.org/just_for_teens.php
You can also sign up for their newsletter.
This month we are focusing on Chapter 1.
Like Kelcey said this first chapter is about Little Things Matter!
The little things you do every day, whether positive or negative, will determine the kind of life you will lead.
Sooo ... What was a little something you did the past week that showed the kind of life you want to lead....
I'll start, I had to remove a student from a class I teach at UK because his negative actions were starting to have a negative effect on the other students in my class. I hope it showed him my intolerance of disrespect and behavior and told the other students that I strive to make our classroom one where all people are are treated with respect and they will part of a positive atmosphere.
Soo... What was your little thing. ...
If you want to read or listen to the book on line you can go to the following link.
http://successfoundation.org/just_for_teens.php
You can also sign up for their newsletter.
This month we are focusing on Chapter 1.
Like Kelcey said this first chapter is about Little Things Matter!
The little things you do every day, whether positive or negative, will determine the kind of life you will lead.
Sooo ... What was a little something you did the past week that showed the kind of life you want to lead....
I'll start, I had to remove a student from a class I teach at UK because his negative actions were starting to have a negative effect on the other students in my class. I hope it showed him my intolerance of disrespect and behavior and told the other students that I strive to make our classroom one where all people are are treated with respect and they will part of a positive atmosphere.
Soo... What was your little thing. ...
Chapter 1: Little Things Matter
I want to know what your "small steps" are! Share yours, I'm sharing mine and maybe we can help accomplish each others'! Research shows that sharing your goals with even one other person helps keep yourself reliable to make the change. Share with all of us and make the change you want to see in your life!
For Myself:
1. Take more time to relax
2. Don't overdo the activities; I can be well rounded without doing EVERYTHING
3. Do things because I want to do them, not because someone wants me to
For My Friendships:
1. Make time for friends
2. Write more letters and notes/ make more videos
3. Don't get caught up in myself so much; show how much I care for my friends
For My Health (physical, mental, and spiritual):
1. SLEEP
2. Try to run through my calf injury, but don't push it too hard
3. Read more devotionals and scripture throughout the week; God isn't just for Sundays
For My Wealth
1. Try to leave some open space in my schedule for babysitting
2. Kick the impulse buying habit (now that's a hard one!)
3. Saving > Spending
For My Education and Career
1. Study, Study, Study
2. Don't procrastinate!
3. Get back into learning ASL
For My Footprint on the World (what I want to accomplish or how I want to be remembered):
1. Focus on being kinder
2. Reduce my use of gossip and sarcasm
3. Only doing things I'm passionate about, and do them to the fullest
For Myself:
1. Take more time to relax
2. Don't overdo the activities; I can be well rounded without doing EVERYTHING
3. Do things because I want to do them, not because someone wants me to
For My Friendships:
1. Make time for friends
2. Write more letters and notes/ make more videos
3. Don't get caught up in myself so much; show how much I care for my friends
For My Health (physical, mental, and spiritual):
1. SLEEP
2. Try to run through my calf injury, but don't push it too hard
3. Read more devotionals and scripture throughout the week; God isn't just for Sundays
For My Wealth
1. Try to leave some open space in my schedule for babysitting
2. Kick the impulse buying habit (now that's a hard one!)
3. Saving > Spending
For My Education and Career
1. Study, Study, Study
2. Don't procrastinate!
3. Get back into learning ASL
For My Footprint on the World (what I want to accomplish or how I want to be remembered):
1. Focus on being kinder
2. Reduce my use of gossip and sarcasm
3. Only doing things I'm passionate about, and do them to the fullest
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In lieu of our exciting new booklet series, Mrs. Gorrell and I felt that a blog would allow us to efficiently share our comments on a more lenghty level than would Facebook (and would detract from annoying notifications!). Each of you have "Contributor" priveledges and can post, comment, etc. Have it! Discuss! Go!
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