After collecting the PBA worksheet assignment on Monday, I introduced the students to the concept of what it means to "Carry Your Own Weather." To "carry your own weather" essentially means to proactively choose how you wish to respond to life, even when circumstances are difficult. After watching a video, narrated by Stephen Covey, the students completed the following worksheet that highlights the main ideas presented within the video:
The next concept we discussed involving Habit #1 is the concept of the "Pause Button." The idea behind the pause button is that between a stimulus and a response, there is a space. It is in that space that we have the freedom to choose. We can exercise that freedom by "pressing our pause button" before we react and do something we regret. We need to PAUSE - BREATHE - THINK before we respond if we hope to respond in a way that does not lead to regrets. To help the students understand and practice this concept, they each created their own "pause button" (which some students chose to wear on their forehead for the remainder of the day!).
To wrap up our study of Habit #1, the students learned about their "4 Human Tools" of (1) self-awareness, (2) conscience, (3) imagination, and (4) willpower. These tools are inside of each one of us (unlike our pets!) and are available for us to use when we are on "pause" and trying to decide how to thoughtfully respond to situations.
On Tuesday, the students read a scenario about how to apply these 4 human tools. Afterwards, they broke up into groups and created "real-life" scenarios as well as descriptions of how to apply each of these tools to their scenario. What was not finished in class is required to be completed for homework (due Wednesday).
On Wednesday, we will begin the study of Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind. There will be a hands-on puzzle activity to complete during class, and then the students will read from the 7 Habits book and take notes as they read about Habit #2. I will also introduce the students to the "Car Analogy" (which corresponds to Habits 1, 2, and 3).
On Thursday, the students will continue reading about Habit #2 and begin to complete The Great Discovery Worksheet (to be completed for homework and due on Friday) in preparation for creating their Personal Mission Statement, an activity which will take place in class on Friday.
Bell Ringers this week:
Monday: How were you proactive this weekend?
Tuesday: What are your "4 Human Tools"? Which one do you tend to neglect most often? Explain.
Wednesday: If your goal is to become "highly effective" and make an "A" in this class, what do you need to do NOW in order to reach your goal?
Thursday: Describe the qualities of the person you hope to become 10 years from now.
Friday: What is the "car analogy" as it relates to Habit #1 and Habit #2?
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