Values Leadership 8 What are Values Values are

Values Leadership 8

What are Values? Values are ideas that guide our behaviours and decisions They help us distinguish between right and wrong They outline what is important to us in terms of our conduct, our interaction with others, and how we might live our lives in a meaningful way Values give us a guiding framework by which to lead our lives People who engage in antisocial behaviours often lack a values framework

Why Learn about Values? Developing good values gives us a structure to guide our conscience and help us make good choices If we have strong values and are put in challenging situations, we are more likely to make good decisions according to those values Developing strong values also helps address our spiritual needs and self-esteem by giving us a personal sense of identity and direction It helps develop a sense of responsibility for the consequences of our behaviour and how our actions might affect ourselves, others and the environment

General Values of Society & in Religions Care and compassion Doing your best Being fair Freedom Honesty and trustworthiness Integrity Respect Responsibility Understanding, tolerance and inclusion

The “Six Kinds of Best” Concept “Six Kinds of Best” is a model that outlines the six core values for becoming a person of good character and for leading a happy and successful life It frames the core values in a way that you can remember and apply to everyday situations It provides “anchor points” upon which we can reflect when faces with decision-making situations and helps us make good choices.

“Six Kinds of Best” Continued It may be considered a “recipe for life”. o Be KIND to Yourself (Respect yourself) o Be KIND to Others (Respect others) o Be KIND to the Environment (value the environment) o Be the Learning KIND (seek knowledge) o Be the Achieving KIND (achieve your potential) o Be the Community KIND (contribute positively to society)

Be KIND to Yourself (Respect yourself)

Be KIND to Yourself (Respect yourself) As children we are often told to be nice to people, but how often are we told to be kind to ourselves? We are often harsher critics of ourselves than others are. It is REALLY important to encourage ourselves to think positively about ourselves as much as possible to develop high self-esteem - to “Be KIND to Yourself”. The following points areas of which we can learn to “Be KIND to Yourself”: …. .

1. Be proud of your uniqueness. (It is our differences that make us interesting. )

2. Develop a sense of identity. (Know what is important to you)

3. Know your strengths and work with your weaknesses. (Self awareness & minimize our frustrations)

4. Exercise. Benefits of exercise are… o No. 1: Exercise controls o o o weight No. 2: Exercise combats health conditions and diseases No. 3: Exercise improves mood No. 4: Exercise boosts energy No. 5: Exercise promotes better sleep No. 6: Exercise can be fun http: //www. mayoclinic. org/ex ercise/art-20048389? pg=2

5. Eat well. Benefits of eating well… o Heart Health o Bone and Teeth Strength o Energy o Brain Health o Weight Control o http: //healthyeating. sfg ate. com/5 -benefitsproper-nutrition 3664. html

6. Sleep well. Benefits of a good night’s rest are… o o o Keep your figure You can concentrate better You'll be in a great mood You'll look more attractive Ability to make better informed decisions You'll live longer You'll be a winner- athletic feats You're less likely to get ill You'll remember things clearly You'll have better relationships http: //www. bodyandsoul. com. au/heal th/health+advice/10+benefits+of+a+ good+nights+sleep, 17681

7. Take time to relax. Finding balance in life

8. Minimize Protecting risk. yourself from physical or emotional harm

9. Keep learning and growing. Feeds our mind, body & soul of new ideas and experiences

10. Strive for success. Self-worth and accomplishments

11. Love and value the love of others. All human beings desire love and acceptance

12. Develop a circle of quality friends. A few trust worth, loyal, and honest friend are far better that hundreds of “posers”.

13. Stand up for yourself. Be confident, but humble.

14. Make good choices. Weigh con’s the pro’s and

15. Forgive yourself if you make mistakes. We are not perfect, we are taught to forgive and believe in reconciliation.

16. Be We positive. are in a better mood and others want to be around us.

17. Be usefulyou will feel good about yourself. Pay it forward- The gift of giving rather than receiving

18. Have some FUN! Enjoy life! Create endorphins!

19. Be proud of the things you say and do. Confidence in yourself have a healthy selfesteem

Project Practice what we preach!

Self Portrait You are going to make a collage of symbols and words that celebrate your uniqueness! Then you will select 10 items and write a paragraph on what those items represent. Criteria: o At least 10 items (symbols/ words)- /4 o Clean construction- /4 o Creative presentation- /4 o Properly written paragraph explaining all 10 items in detail. -using 6 -traits rubric /32