Life Law #7Life Law #7Life is Managed; It is Not CuredLife is Managed; It is Not Cured

Source: Life Strategies for Teens by Jay McGraw

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act,

but a habit.”

-Aristotle

Quick - WriteQuick - Write

• In your notes, take 5 minutes to write about one thing that you would like to do well. What is currently holding you back from doing well in that area?• Be prepared to share out to the class!

Turning Dreams Into RealityTurning Dreams Into Reality

1. Translate your dream into specific events or behaviors

2. Translate your dream into things you can measure

3. Assign a timeline to your goal4. Choose a goal that you can control5. Plan a program and a strategy 6. Define your goal in terms of steps7. Create accountability

Determine What Principles You Will Determine What Principles You Will Live ByLive By

• Decide on guiding principles beforebefore situations arise. Example: I will not use drugs.

• Decide on guiding principles to guide success. Example: I will always give my best.

Putting Life Law #7 Into ActionPutting Life Law #7 Into Action

• Recognize that you will encounter problems for the rest of your life, but there will be nothing you can’t manage• Develop a specific goal plan for each area that needs changing.

Silent ReadingSilent Reading

• Read about managing your life on pages 155 -173 in the book entitled Life Strategies for Teens by Jay McGraw.• Add to your Cornell notes any tips that are meaningful from the reading.

Give One - Get OneGive One - Get One

Activity CardsActivity Cards

• With a small group, take a few minutes to discuss the content on the 8 activity cards.

On Your OwnOn Your Own