Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw It’s “Me Time” Read explanation of what Sharpening the Saw is on Page 206 It’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 Yourself Renew your Body Renew your Heart Renew your Brain Exercise Eat Healthy Sleep well Relax Renew your Heart Build Relationships Give Service Laugh Renew your Brain Read Educate Write Learn new skills Renew Your Soul Meditate Keep a Journal Pray Take in Quality Movies/Books

Balance is Important How you do in one area will affect the other areas of your life. When you are more in tune with your goals (soul), it’s easier to focus on your studies (brain) and be more friendly (heart). It’s hard to be friendly (heart) when you’re exhausted (body). If you study and work too much it can affect your relationships If spend too much time laughing and playing around with friends it can affect your mental or physical health. Its like car tires – if one of them is going flat…it throws off the whole balance of the car

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 As we go through each area – have students write down how they care for these areas of their lives.

Relax a Little Bit You need time to relax and treat yourself well. You won’t be able to do the other 6 habits if you don’t take time for yourself every now and then.

Caring for your Body Eat a good breakfast Relax in the bathtub Bike Lift weights Get enough sleep Practice yoga Play sports Take walks Stretch out Do an aerobics workout

Caring For Your Body You 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

Click on video to show how media changes real people into something that is not a real person. Dove Evolution Video

Caring For Your Brain 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. Show the video – discuss how nothing in life comes easily. You have to pay the price Hip Hop Preacher Video

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 Give out the letter to the unkown athlete

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 Notice how these are similar Deposits you make into other people’s accounts usually end up in your own as well. Listen to a good friend, give out compliments, stick up for someone, come home when your parents tell you.

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier “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 Read story on pg. 232 Talk about Teen Lifeline – how you can call and speak to other teens about your feelings – its all anonymous. Rd. pg 22

Laugh a Little Each Day Laughter loosens up our mental gears and helps us think more creatively Helps us cope with the difficulties of life (laughing at a funeral??) Reduces stress Relaxes us and lowers heart rates and blood pressure Connects us with others Releases endorphins – brain’s natural painkiller

Caring for your Soul Write poetry Think deeply Meditate Help others 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. Meditate Help others Write in a journal Go for a walk alone Read inspiring books Draw Pray Watch the sunset/sunrise Read Getting Back to Nature – have students write down a place where they feel this way. Pg. 235 Read pg. 235