Personal Bank Account You can make deposits and withdrawals into your account by the things you think, say and do.

Benefits of a full bank account Feel good about yourself Improve your self-esteem Improve your self-confidence

Deposits You can add to your bank account by: – Following through on a commitment made to yourself – Doing small acts of kindness – Don’t be so hard on yourself – Be honest – Renew yourself – Tap into your talents

Withdrawals You will make withdrawals when you – Breaking a promise to yourself – Ignoring someone who needs help – Beating yourself up – Are dishonest – Burn the candle at both ends, don’t renew – Ignore your talents

Negatives of an empty bank account Feel bad about yourself Don’t trust yourself Low self-esteem Low self-confidence

How to Build a Bank Account There are small and large deposits that you can make – List promises that people make to themselves – Do small acts of kindness – Be gentle with yourself – Be honest – Renew yourself – Tap into your talents

Remember it is PERSONAL Each person does not hold the same items at the same value For example, one person may hold different promises to oneself as different values. – Promise to get to bed on time vs promise to get my homework done the night before

Examples of Deposits Keep promise to Yourself – Promise to exercise 3x/wk for 30 minutes Do Small Acts of Kindness – Help Mom carry groceries in from car without being asked Be Nice to Yourself – Be able to laugh at yourself in an embarrassing situation

Examples of Deposits Be Honest – Try to tell your parents the WHOLE story without leaving parts out so that you get caught in a lie Renew Yourself – Take time each day to re-group and relax Tap into Your Talents – Use your hidden talent for good. If you love to bake, make cookies for a bake sale for charity