SPIRITUAL REFLECTION… LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

VALUE: WISDOM WOW: Poise TOW: Life is not easy for any of us. We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. Marie Curie LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL Brockington College – A Church of England Academy

DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF? How self-confident do you feel? Are you full of it, or do you wish you had more of it? Whether someone demonstrates self-confidence by being decisive, trying new things, or staying in control when things get difficult, a person with high self-confidence seems to live life with passion and enthusiasm. Other people tend to trust and respect these confident individuals, which helps them build even more self-confidence – and so the cycle continues. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

QUIZ TIME 1.List 1-14 in your books 2.You will be shown 14 statements and you must answer never, sometimes or often. 3. Never = 2 marks Sometimes = 3 marks Often= 5 marks E.g. statement 1 you never do, write down next to number 1 2marks. Total your marks at the end. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 1 I tend to do what I think is expected of me, rather than what I believe to be "right." LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 2 I handle new situations with relative comfort and ease. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 3 I feel positive and energized about life. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 4 If something looks difficult, I avoid doing it. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 5 I keep trying, even after others have given up. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 6 If I work hard to solve a problem, I'll find the answer. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 7 I achieve the goals I set for myself. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 8 When I face difficulty, I feel hopeless and negative. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 9 I relate to people who work very hard, and still don't accomplish their goals. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 10 People give me positive feedback on my work and achievements. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 11 I need to experience success early in a process, or I won't continue. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 12 When I overcome an obstacle, I think about the lessons I've learned. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 13 I believe that if I work hard, I'll achieve my goals. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

STATEMENT 14 I have contact with people of similar skills and experience who I consider successful. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

YOUR RESULTS ScoreComment You probably wish you had more self-confidence! Take a closer look at all the things you've achieved in your life. You may tend to focus more on what you don't have, and this takes time and attention away from recognizing and using your skills and talents You're doing an OK job of recognizing your skills, and believing in your abilities. But perhaps you’re a little too hard on yourself, and this may stop you from getting the full benefit of your mastery experiences Excellent! You're doing a fabulous job of learning from every experience, and not allowing obstacles to affect the way you see yourself. But you need to nurture your self-confidence. LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL

TIME FOR REFLECTION/PRAYER… How can we use our wisdom and help others or ourselves to become more confident? LEARNING TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL