Habit 7Sharpen the SawIt’s “Me Time”

ASCA Standards

A:C1.1 Demonstrate the ability to balance school, studies, extracurricular activities, leisure time and family life.

C:A1.10 Balance between work and leisure time.

PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

6th Grade Standards

S1C6PO 7. Use reading strategies (e.g., drawing conclusions, determining cause and effect, making inferences, sequencing) to comprehend text.

Concept 6: Conventions addresses the mechanics of writing, including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage, and paragraph breaks.

Renew YourselfRenew your Body Exercise Eat Healthy Sleep well Relax

Renew your Brain Read Educate Write Learn new skills

Renew your Heart Build

Relationships Give Service Laugh

Renew Your Soul Meditate Keep a Journal Pray Take in Quality

Movies/Books

Balance is ImportantHow you do in one area will affect the other areas of your life.

It’s hard to be friendly (heart)

when you’re exhausted

(body).

When you are more in tune

with your goals (soul), it’s easier

to focus on your studies (brain) and be more

friendly (heart).

On a blank sheet of paper

How I care for my body

How I care for my brain

How I care for

my heart

How I care for my soul

Relax a Little Bit

Caring for your Body

1. Eat a good breakfast2. Relax in the bathtub3. Bike4. Lift weights5. Get enough sleep6. Practice yoga7. Play sports8. Take walks9. Stretch out10.Do an aerobics workout

Caring For Your BodyYou Are What You Eat!

Be moderate – extreme eating habits can be unhealthy

Kids should NOT be on diets! Your body is growing

Eat a little junk food every now and then

Eat more wheat bread, fruits, vegetables and dairy

Eat less fast food, junk food and snacks full of sugar, salt and fat.

Exercise• Our moods are better when we exercise• It gives you energy, melts stress away and clears your mind• There is no best way to exercise

• Sports• Zumba• Biking• Swimming• Walking• Dancing

It’s All About How You Feel, Not How You Look

Do not be obsessed with the way you look. Don’t compare yourself to the pictures of models or

body builders in magazines – those are NOT REAL! You don’t have to have a perfect body to be happy

and healthy

“You have to change your perception. It’s not about weight – it’s caring for yourself on a daily basis.” ~Oprah Winfrey

Dove Evolution Video

Caring For Your Brain

Hip Hop Preacher Video

• Getting a good education is the most important price you can pay for your future.

• Develop your brain power through schooling, extra curricular activities hobbies, volunteering and other mind engaging activities.

• A college graduate earns about twice as much money as a high school graduate.

Ways to Sharpen your Mind

Read a newspaper every day

Subscribe to a magazine

Travel

Plant a garden

Observe nature

Watch the Discovery Channel

Visit a library

Listen to the news

Research your ancestors

• Write a story, poem or song• Play challenging board

games• Debate• Play chess• Visit a museum• Participate in class• Learn to play a musical

instrument• Have conversations with

friends (not gossiping)• Solve Crossword Puzzles

Caring for your

Make Deposits into Relationship Bank Accounts

Keep promises Do small acts of kindness Be loyal Listen Say you’re sorry Set clear expectations

Make Deposits into Personal Bank Accounts

Keep promises to yourself Do small acts of kindness Be gentle with yourself Be honest Renew yourself Tap into your talents

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and

happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in

your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.”

~Mother Teresa

You’re Gonna Make It

• What s depression?

•It’s normal to feel depressed at times.• • Depression is treatable

• Life will get better…I promise!

• The struggles you have now, will soon be a source of strength for you.

• Teen Lifeline : 602-248- TEEN

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Laugh a Little Each Day

Caring for your Soul Meditate Help others Write in a journal Go for a walk alone Read inspiring books Draw Pray Watch the

sunset/sunrise

Write poetry Think deeply Listen to uplifting

music Play a musical

instrument Practice a religion Talk to friends who

you can be yourself around

Reflect on your goals or personal mission statement. Read pg.

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