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#4 grat·i·tude [ˈɡradəˌt(y)o od] NOUN the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation

#4 grat·i·tude [ˈɡradəˌt(y)o od] NOUN the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin gratitudo, from Latin gratus ‘pleasing, thankful. ’

#4 Attitude of Gratitude is about focusing on the positive and remembering to remain

#4 Attitude of Gratitude is about focusing on the positive and remembering to remain grateful, even during challenging situations in your life. Gratitude is good for you (1. 30)

#4 Benefits of Gratitude • • • Sick Less Healthier Heart/Lower Blood Pressure Sleep

#4 Benefits of Gratitude • • • Sick Less Healthier Heart/Lower Blood Pressure Sleep Better Get More Exercise More Generous with Time and Money More Forgiving Have Better Relationships with loved ones More Optimistic Overcome Adversity Better Greater Joy in Life

#4 Raise your hand if you believe that you practice gratitude regularly. Kid President's

#4 Raise your hand if you believe that you practice gratitude regularly. Kid President's 25 Reasons to be Thankful

#4 LIST 5 AWESOME THINGS YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR RIGHT NOW!!

#4 LIST 5 AWESOME THINGS YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR RIGHT NOW!!

Things we are often Critical about that we could be Thankful for: • Self

Things we are often Critical about that we could be Thankful for: • Self image – be thankful for what you have or who you are instead of being critical • Family – just be happy you have people in your life • Appearance – stop judging self, unique, lesson, different is good, • Weight – what our bodies are capable of, strong, • Clothes – be thankful that you have clothes and choices, • Education – some don’t have the opportunity to go to school and to learn • Phones – always want the better thing – we can just be happy with what we have… • Money$$ - focus on how rich we are • Strict Parents – Annoying Siblings – instead, be thankful you have them in your life and they care about you.

#4 Click here for video Validation (3. 05) Have you ever felt that others

#4 Click here for video Validation (3. 05) Have you ever felt that others don’t appreciate you? How does that make you feel? Reflect on a time that someone gave you a sense of validation for something? How did that make you feel?

#4 Click here for video (7 min) Science of Happiness and Gratitude • Is

#4 Click here for video (7 min) Science of Happiness and Gratitude • Is there someone you’d like to thank and express gratitude to? • What are some ways to make sure we thank the people who help us in life?

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#4 Take a few minutes and try to find some websites and apps that

#4 Take a few minutes and try to find some websites and apps that can help us practice gratitude. Be ready to share what you have found.

 • • Gratitude journal app Happy Jar app Grid diary Gratitude Challenges app

• • Gratitude journal app Happy Jar app Grid diary Gratitude Challenges app (21 gratitude) • Unstuck • Gratefulness. org (lots of cool) • Expresit app • Gratitude journal (actual) • Happy Jar (actual) • Thank You notes • Quotes

#4 365 Grateful Project (12. 04) As you watch the video: What stands out

#4 365 Grateful Project (12. 04) As you watch the video: What stands out to you? What do you think about the advice the nun gave her? How did her project change her? How did it impact those around her?

#4 The LHS Health Gratitude Project For 10 days – look and keep track

#4 The LHS Health Gratitude Project For 10 days – look and keep track of things that make you FEEL Grateful! You may do this in written form, making a list or keeping a journal for 10 days. Or you can do this as a photography project, take pictures each day post them with this hashtag #lhshealthgratitudeproject https: //www. instagram. com/explore/tags/lhshealthgratitudeproject/ At the end of the 10 days make a photo collage and turn it in either via email or printed out

#4 THANK YOU NOTES We are all going to write THANK YOU NOTES! Acknowledge

#4 THANK YOU NOTES We are all going to write THANK YOU NOTES! Acknowledge someone who is important and thank them for their help or let them know how much you appreciate them. Minimum 2 thank you notes

#5 Look up the definition of “accountable” What does it mean to be “accountable”

#5 Look up the definition of “accountable” What does it mean to be “accountable”

#5 100% Accountable is about understanding that you are not a product of your

#5 100% Accountable is about understanding that you are not a product of your past, your future hasn’t happened yet, and your life will be a result of the decisions you make and the actions you take starting now. Simple Definition of ACCOUNTABLE • required to explain actions or decisions to someone • required to be responsible for something

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#5 What does this represent about accountability? Can you share any examples you have

#5 What does this represent about accountability? Can you share any examples you have observed in life?

#5 What do you feel gets in our way of taking important, positive steps

#5 What do you feel gets in our way of taking important, positive steps in our lives? A. Resentments we maintain B. Fears we have C. Excuses we make D. Limited beliefs we hold

#5 When we take positive action in our lives, we are making our future

#5 When we take positive action in our lives, we are making our future better. The problem is that many of our own choices and mindsets are preventing us from doing so. What other things are getting in the way of us taking action? ? ?

#5 Click here for video Dr. Ben Carson (1. 58) • How did Ben’s

#5 Click here for video Dr. Ben Carson (1. 58) • How did Ben’s mother make him more accountable? • What were the video’s key messages?

#5 Write down common excuses, that you have or that someone you know has

#5 Write down common excuses, that you have or that someone you know has used to not be accountable for something?

#5 Self Advocacy Self-advocacy refers to an individual’s ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate

#5 Self Advocacy Self-advocacy refers to an individual’s ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests, desires, needs, and rights. It involves making informed decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions. Brainstorm ways that we can practice Self-Advocacy?

#5 Click here for video No Excuses (1. 07) What is Michael Jordan’s message?

#5 Click here for video No Excuses (1. 07) What is Michael Jordan’s message?

#5 100% Accountable (2. 46) CHALLENGE What can you do TODAY to be accountable

#5 100% Accountable (2. 46) CHALLENGE What can you do TODAY to be accountable or take responsibility for something in YOUR life? What step can you take?

Pay It Forward (5. 06) Live to Give is about using our lives to

Pay It Forward (5. 06) Live to Give is about using our lives to make a difference. When we do this, we feel empowered, and we get joy and meaning from helping others as well.

Raise your hand if you have performed some kind of community service in the

Raise your hand if you have performed some kind of community service in the past year. Share examples.

Using your whiteboards. . What do you think is the most important benefit of

Using your whiteboards. . What do you think is the most important benefit of serving others? A. It improves your attitude B. It has benefits for your health C. It creates great relationships in your life D. It lets you contribute your talents Discuss with those around you, what other benefits can you think of that come from serving others?

5 Benefits of GIVING 1. Giving makes us feel Happy 2. Giving is good

5 Benefits of GIVING 1. Giving makes us feel Happy 2. Giving is good for our Health 3. Giving promotes cooperation and social connection 4. Giving makes you feel more grateful 5. Giving is contagious – it creates a ripple effect. Youth Volunteerism (2. 28)

Live to Give is about serving others first to make our communities better. It’s

Live to Give is about serving others first to make our communities better. It’s also about understanding that one of the best things you can do for others is live to your potential. In doing so, you contribute the best of yourself to the world. Pay it forward, are you ready to do the world a favor? (3. 13)

 • Live to Give (1. 34) What is the best way to create

• Live to Give (1. 34) What is the best way to create a legacy?

One Small Act a film by Jennifer Arnold “The tiniest actions can change entire

One Small Act a film by Jennifer Arnold “The tiniest actions can change entire lives” The New York Times • While you are watching, write in your packet some of your thoughts or reactions to this film.

What’s your small act? – Each of us has the ability to create change.

What’s your small act? – Each of us has the ability to create change. – Each of us has the power to do something small. As seen in the film, one small act can ripple out to affect countless lives. – What was the legacy he was living? – There are 1. 8 million causes on the www. networkfogood. org/asmallact website. – These are other website to check for ideas… www. facebook. com/asmallact www. asmallact. com

Click here for video (5. 25) Twas the Night Before Christmas • How does

Click here for video (5. 25) Twas the Night Before Christmas • How does helping someone else make us feel? • How do you think the recipient feels?

Brainstorm with your neighbor… What are some of the biggest issues that face our

Brainstorm with your neighbor… What are some of the biggest issues that face our world.

Write down one issue your community or our world faces that you’d like to

Write down one issue your community or our world faces that you’d like to help fix. Then write one idea you have about how you could help fix this issue.

Write down three other service projects you would be interested in participating in. They

Write down three other service projects you would be interested in participating in. They may be related to the issue you identified – but they also may be something different.

Click here for video America Strong (2. 08) Can one person make a difference?

Click here for video America Strong (2. 08) Can one person make a difference? Why or why not? Do a quick search and find other real-world examples of students helping one another at schools.

Click here for video What would you do (6. 47) What would you have

Click here for video What would you do (6. 47) What would you have done? Has anyone witnessed a situation like this?

24 Incredible Acts of Kindness (4. 29) The Power of True Kindness (3. 05)

24 Incredible Acts of Kindness (4. 29) The Power of True Kindness (3. 05)

Random Acts of Kindness PROJECT You are to each choose one random act of

Random Acts of Kindness PROJECT You are to each choose one random act of kindness to do in the next week. Write a paragraph stating what you did and we will all be sharing what we did next week. https: //www. randomactsofkindness. org/ideas/kindness

The Time is Now Mindset is about understanding that the past is over and

The Time is Now Mindset is about understanding that the past is over and the future has not happened. All we really have is this moment and what we choose to do with it. Best Day of My Life (3. 15 American Authors) The Time is Now (1. 40)

Click here for video Truly Brave 4 min • Is life a gift? Why

Click here for video Truly Brave 4 min • Is life a gift? Why or why not? • What can we do to make life better and more enjoyable?

Why do you think people don’t enjoy life as much as they could? Who

Why do you think people don’t enjoy life as much as they could? Who do you know that seems to really enjoy their life? Why?

Write down three things you wish you could do more of and explain why.

Write down three things you wish you could do more of and explain why.

Click here for video NBA Dream Big 1. 57 min • Can you remember

Click here for video NBA Dream Big 1. 57 min • Can you remember what you wanted to “be” when you were in 3 rd grade? • Share some of your big dreams… • How have they changed over the years?

Write down what things you think get in the way of dreaming big…

Write down what things you think get in the way of dreaming big…

Click here for video Beyonce “I Was Here” 4 min What do you think

Click here for video Beyonce “I Was Here” 4 min What do you think are some things people regret about their lives and why?

The Time is Now is about using the moments of our lives for the

The Time is Now is about using the moments of our lives for the greatest joy and purpose. When we do this, we are happier and accomplish more. Try to spend more time doing one thing you love this week. Talk to your neighbors about what that might be.

Projects to wrap up the mindsets…

Projects to wrap up the mindsets…

Mindset Mirror • As a reminder of all the mindsets, you will each be

Mindset Mirror • As a reminder of all the mindsets, you will each be decorating a framed mirror with the mindsets and words or phrases that represent these mindsets. • We have words and phrases printed (as in the samples) or you can print them at home and bring them here to use.

Mindset Rock • Pick your favorite mindset • Use the mindset name or think

Mindset Rock • Pick your favorite mindset • Use the mindset name or think of a word that can be a reminder to you of that mindset • Something you can paint on a rock and keep in a prominent place to remind yourself of this particular mindset