1. Chapter 6: Gaining Self-Awareness Melinda Booth

2. Many students, despite their conscious intentions, make choices that sabotage their success.

3. As a result of their self-defeating habit patterns (including behavior, thoughts, emotion) and unconscious limiting beliefs, students with great potential often thwart the achievement of their most cherished goals and dreams. They can become their own greatest obstacle.

4. By assisting students to become aware of their unconscious self-defeating habit patterns and limiting beliefs, we empower them to rewrite outdated life scripts and change their lives for the better.

5. “Know thyself.” Oedipus Rex

6. Suggested Readings pages 225-228 Identifying Your Scripts pages 232-233 Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts pages 240-243 Write Your Own Rules

7. In-class activities Mad Libs Case Study: Strange choices The Puzzle Role Model Rules

8. Out of class assignment: Pinterest Rules Board Students write rules for success One rule per board 5 pins per board Minimum number of OU pins Objectives: Learn about campus resources, explore personal strengths and abilities, learn skills for navigating the college environment