LESSON 33: Year End Review
Match the appropriate Habit from the list on the right with each statement
Sharpen the saw or quadrant 2
Seek first to understand then to be understood
Synergize
Think win-win
Emotional bank account or EBA
Begin with the end in mind
Put first things first
Be proactive
• Watch the sunset tonight or get up early and watch the sunrise. - Sharpen the saw or quadrant 2
• People-watch at your local mall or store and observe what their body language is saying. - Seek first to understand then to be understood
• Brainstorm with your friends and come up with something fun, new, and different to do this weekend, instead of doing the same old thing again and again. - Synergize
• The next time someone close to you succeeds, be genuinely happy for him or her instead of feeling threatened. - Think win-win
• Before heading to bed, write a simple apology note to someone you may have offended recently. - Emotional bank account or EBA
• Identify and write down your goals so that you can work towards them. - Begin with the end in mind
• Decide to start using your planner to get your time better planned. - Put first things first
• Push the pause button before you react to someone who accidentally bumps you in the hall, causing all of your books for the next class to fly in all directions. - Be proactive
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
May 3, 2008 - Lesson 30 & 31
LESSON 30: Personal Renewal
1) Read the following story and respond on the lines below how this story can be related to keeping ourselves fit in all areas of life.
You are walking through the woods one day and come upon a lumberjack who's furiously working at cutting fallen trees into logs. You notice that he's having a very difficult time of it. It seems to you that the chain on his chainsaw has become so dull that the saw barely cuts at all.
You ask him why he doesn't sharpen his chain. He replies, "I've got to get these logs cut. I can't take the time to sharpen my saw."
The man didn't realize that if he'd just taken a few minutes to sharpen his tool, cutting through the tree trunks would have required much less of his time and energy.
The lumber jack is having a hard time sawing 'cause he didn't both to sharpen his saw. Just like we're tired and sleepy, but yet we still don't sleep. The blade is way to dull to cut anything. We're way too tired to do anything, to progress.
How do you do Lesson 31's extension?
1) Read the following story and respond on the lines below how this story can be related to keeping ourselves fit in all areas of life.
You are walking through the woods one day and come upon a lumberjack who's furiously working at cutting fallen trees into logs. You notice that he's having a very difficult time of it. It seems to you that the chain on his chainsaw has become so dull that the saw barely cuts at all.
You ask him why he doesn't sharpen his chain. He replies, "I've got to get these logs cut. I can't take the time to sharpen my saw."
The man didn't realize that if he'd just taken a few minutes to sharpen his tool, cutting through the tree trunks would have required much less of his time and energy.
The lumber jack is having a hard time sawing 'cause he didn't both to sharpen his saw. Just like we're tired and sleepy, but yet we still don't sleep. The blade is way to dull to cut anything. We're way too tired to do anything, to progress.
How do you do Lesson 31's extension?
Saturday, April 12, 2008
April 12, 2008 - Lesson 28
L E S S O N 2 8 : Synergy in Action
1) Work out a "want" list with someone else for an agreement that you're trying to reach with someone. Then, make a list of possible "third alternative" solutions that would be good for both parties.
Issue:
Having a surprise party. Party favours: My friend wants to give out pencils, I want to give out pens.
Their "want" list My "want" list
Pencils Pens
Their "don't want" list My "don't want" list
Doesn't matter Doesn't matter
Third alternatives
Give both, or give something totally different.
1) Work out a "want" list with someone else for an agreement that you're trying to reach with someone. Then, make a list of possible "third alternative" solutions that would be good for both parties.
Issue:
Having a surprise party. Party favours: My friend wants to give out pencils, I want to give out pens.
Their "want" list My "want" list
Pencils Pens
Their "don't want" list My "don't want" list
Doesn't matter Doesn't matter
Third alternatives
Give both, or give something totally different.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
April 5, 2008 - Lesson 26 & 27
LESSON 26: Synergize
1) Write down an important issue that you, your community, your school, or your family is facing right now. Maybe it's bullying at school, a dress code, or a community issue.
Issue/problem:
Pollution!! Pollutin is TAKING OVER Earth.
1. When kids are going to school, there's no reason why they cannot walk. We're young and lively. If you MUST drive, then carpool or take the bus.
Stay away from using those hair spray kind of products. Beauty is not everything when you won't be able to live.
Plant more trees!!
Don't drive to work! Carpool or bus there!
2. Create an association/group that advises these points. Perfect for environmentally friendly people.
Create an association that provides carpooling.
3. Create an association/group that advises these points. Perfect for environmentally friendly people.
LESSON 27: Synergy Action Plans
Don't understand how to do it..
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
March 1, 2008 - Lesson 23
L E S S O N 2 3 : Clear Communication
People-watch
Find a place where you'll see a lot of people. Based on what you are observing, how important is nonverbal communication?
Very important. You can see mothers who are angry at their children by their facial expressions and how they walk. You can tell people who are going out, they're meaningful smiles at each other. You can see families just hanging together. Based on nonverbal communications, you can tell how a person is like. E.g. - A boy with a huge, easy-going smile that is not reserved for anyone in particular. You can tell that he's probably very friendly and is willing to make friends. A girl who keeps eying you with an annoyed or awkward expression. She probably doesn't like you, so just stay out of her way.
People-watch
Find a place where you'll see a lot of people. Based on what you are observing, how important is nonverbal communication?
Very important. You can see mothers who are angry at their children by their facial expressions and how they walk. You can tell people who are going out, they're meaningful smiles at each other. You can see families just hanging together. Based on nonverbal communications, you can tell how a person is like. E.g. - A boy with a huge, easy-going smile that is not reserved for anyone in particular. You can tell that he's probably very friendly and is willing to make friends. A girl who keeps eying you with an annoyed or awkward expression. She probably doesn't like you, so just stay out of her way.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Lesson 22
L E S S O N 2 2 :Genuine Listening
HANDOUT
Translate this...
A translator helps people who speak different languages to understand each other. On the lines below, describe a situation that you feel strongly about and are willing to discuss with others. For example: angry about your unfair curfew.
I felt extremely angry, when I was doing my religion project with Zoey and Jason. I mean, Zoey was a GREAT partner, willing to work and gets work done on time. But unlike her, Jason, does NOT do ANYTHING at all. All he does, is sit there listening to me and Zoey discussing. Last time at the library, he did nothing but mess us around. Things got quite out of hand when he started unplugging the keyboard, then the mouse, then finally he unplugged the Internet connection cable!! I'd bet you can imagine how angry Zoey and I were. But he, just smiled and slowly backed away. Finally Zoey fixed the computer and we were able to continue our project. Then Jason, had the nerve to come back and bug us again!! And this time he did it. He turned our computer off while we were doing the power point presentation!! And it was unsaved!! But yet again, he did nothing but smile and slowly back off. So Zoey and I had to redo certain slides. What a waste of time and energy. In the end, he ended up doing nothing, so we had to meet up again to teach him what to say. But instead of actually listening to me and Zoey talk, he was reading joke books!! At the day of the presentation, he screwed us up TERRIBLY. And he made it seem like me and Zoey were bullies!! Gosh. I think I'm finally done pouring myself out.
In groups of three, tell your story. One person will play the role of the Translator and listen genuinely to the emotional content and words. The Translator will then convey your feelings and words to the third person who will give a mirroring response back to you.When you have finished, switch roles so that each person gets to play the role of the Translator.
HANDOUT
Translate this...
A translator helps people who speak different languages to understand each other. On the lines below, describe a situation that you feel strongly about and are willing to discuss with others. For example: angry about your unfair curfew.
I felt extremely angry, when I was doing my religion project with Zoey and Jason. I mean, Zoey was a GREAT partner, willing to work and gets work done on time. But unlike her, Jason, does NOT do ANYTHING at all. All he does, is sit there listening to me and Zoey discussing. Last time at the library, he did nothing but mess us around. Things got quite out of hand when he started unplugging the keyboard, then the mouse, then finally he unplugged the Internet connection cable!! I'd bet you can imagine how angry Zoey and I were. But he, just smiled and slowly backed away. Finally Zoey fixed the computer and we were able to continue our project. Then Jason, had the nerve to come back and bug us again!! And this time he did it. He turned our computer off while we were doing the power point presentation!! And it was unsaved!! But yet again, he did nothing but smile and slowly back off. So Zoey and I had to redo certain slides. What a waste of time and energy. In the end, he ended up doing nothing, so we had to meet up again to teach him what to say. But instead of actually listening to me and Zoey talk, he was reading joke books!! At the day of the presentation, he screwed us up TERRIBLY. And he made it seem like me and Zoey were bullies!! Gosh. I think I'm finally done pouring myself out.
In groups of three, tell your story. One person will play the role of the Translator and listen genuinely to the emotional content and words. The Translator will then convey your feelings and words to the third person who will give a mirroring response back to you.When you have finished, switch roles so that each person gets to play the role of the Translator.
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