THE ‘ME’ ZONE EXPLORING STRENGTHS LESSON 1+2 THE ZONE THE ‘ME’ ZONE EXPLORING STRENGTHS LESSON 1+2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le8En 3oKY_c WHAT’S YOUR STRENGTHS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH50mR9ACeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le8En 3oKY_c

WHO ARE YOU MORE LIKE EDDY I think out loud I prefer variety and action I like to act quickly I’m a good talker I like to give my opinion E IAN I think before I speak I prefer quiet I like to be careful I’m a good listener I keep my thoughts to myself I

WHO ARE YOU MORE LIKE? SHARON I look for the facts I look for details I focus on what works now I prefer using what I’ve learned I’m more practical and sensible S NAZ I look for the possibilities I like to work out what it means I focus on how to make it different I prefer learning new skills I’m more of a dreamer and imaginative N

WHO ARE YOU MORE LIKE? FRANK I tend to follow my heart I ask, ‘How will it affect people?’ I like pleasing people Giving praise is more important I am careful not to say things that could upset people F TOM I tend to follow my head I ask, ‘Is it the right decision?’ I like rules and principles Telling how it is more important I tend to give and take criticism quite easily T

WHO ARE YOU MORE LIKE? JANE I like to plan and organise things I like to make decisions I prefer finishing tasks I quite like using lists I like things tidy J PAULA I like to see how things turn out I like to keep my options open I prefer starting tasks I’d rather not use lists I don’t mind things untidy P

WHAT ANIMAL ARE YOU? In under five minutes, discover: your strengths and what makes you tick what you're like as a boyfriend or girlfriend which celebrities share your personality type There are 16 possible results, each connected to an animal. Which animal are you? https://icould.com/buzz/?ref=menu

WHAT ANIMAL ARE YOU? ISTJ Polar Bear ISFJ Koala Bear ISTP Tiger ISFP Cat INFJ Sea Horse INFP Seal INTP Tawny INTJ Barn Owl ESTJ Black Bear ESFJ Teddy Bear ESTP Panther ESFP Lion ENFJ Dolphin ENFP Clown Fish ENTP Falcon ENTJ Eagle

What does this mean? http://www.thebuzzbook.co.uk/index.php?p age=excerpts

What are your strengths? Discuss your strengths with your partner. In your booklets complete page 3 following the instructions on the sheet. Maybe you could create a strengths wall for your form with the help of your form tutor. http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Characte r-Strengths

Strengths Activity Write down five ways you could use your strengths in new ways. On the next slide there are 24 identified character strengths – have a look and choose what you think your top 5 would be.

Strengths Card Create 5 strengths cards for your top 5 strengths based on the 24 character strengths. Here are some tips to help you use your strengths cards http://www.positiveinsights.co.uk/articles/1 0_tips.pdf