Response 9 What does money mean in your life? Write a paragraph that addresses: Values, goals, self-image related to $$ How would you describe your spending habits and lifestyle How does your culture, family/peer group view money Peer Planner Get your Resume!

Resume Workshop (50 points) Counts as this week’s “Quiz” Assigned Partners Complete the worksheet about your partner’s resume (s/he will complete the worksheet about yours). Answer number 1. Numbers 2-8. If a section appears on the resume, highlight it on the Resume Workshop paper, then complete the questions in that section. Answer numbers 9-16

Health Managing Stress Chpt 10, pg 312

On a scale from 1–10, how healthy are you? Physically? Emotionally? Socially?

With a partner or alone, fill out the “General Stress Symptoms Questionnaire” pg 314 Highlight the events that you’ve experienced in the past 12 months Add up the scores to get your “Stress Score” Flip over the Stress Symptoms questionnaire. What are some strategies you can use to reduce your stress

Finding Balance Amid Stress pg 315

Stress Management Ideas Visualize yourself being calm. Breathe deeply for ten minutes each day. Be emotionally gentle with yourself. Trust your instincts. Listen to your own wisdom. Strive for balance, not perfection.

Health and Wellness Group Assignment: In Groups make recommendations to develop healthy habits: Habits to address: Eat healthy Exercise Regular/Enough sleep

Recognize mental health problems Depression, pg 322

Group (3-4 people) Research: Research (online and in your book) ONE of the following topics (causes, effects, prevention- if appropriate ) to present next week. PowerPoint (required) due via before class next Week. Topics to Address: Alcohol abuse Tobacco Abuse Drug Abuse Depression Immunizations Eating Disorders: (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating)

How Can You Make Effective Decisions about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs? Alcohol Tobacco Drugs Facing Addiction

Choose Wisely: Alcohol Analytical: Know the facts and statistics Creative: Have some excuses ready if you are pressured to drink Practical: Designated Drivers

Binge Drinking Statistics

Choose Wisely: Tobacco Analytical: Know the facts and statistics Creative: Have some excuses ready if you are pressured to smoke Practical: Think about stopping and put a plan into action

Choose Wisely: Drugs Analytical: Know the facts and statistics Creative: Have some excuses ready if you are pressured to take drugs Practical: If you have a problem – face it and get help. (Take a look at Key 10.4)

Finding Information on Addiction Your friend is using some type of drug that’s affecting her health. She’s not sleeping or eating much. She’s stopped going to class. The last time you spoke with her, she asked to borrow money and got really angry when you told her, “no.” You’re worried, especially now that you’ve heard from her brother who’s really concerned. Where do you find resources that can help?

How Can You Make Effective Decisions About Sex? Birth Control Take a look at Key 10.5 Sexually Transmitted Infections Take a look at Key 10.6 AIDS and HIV Take a look at Key 10.7

Choose Wisely: Sex Talk About it! Birth Control Consider cost, ease of use, reliability, comfort, and protection against STIs STIs Go to a doctor or clinic – don’t be shy! Know the truth: You can’t get AIDS from a toilet seat

Thinking Successfully about Personal Wellness Analytical Thinking – examine your relationship with drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco. Creative Thinking – devise new ways to have fun on a budget, look at wellness challenges from a new perspective, create a diet and exercise program that fits into your college lifestyle. Practical Thinking – take action when you spot problems, learn when and how to seek help if needed.

Managing your money and career Chpt 11, pg 346

What Does Money Mean In Your Life? Your Unique Way of Managing Money Money Spent = Time It Took To Earn It

Cost of day-to-day expenses

How Can You Manage Short-term Financial Goals? Short-term Goal #3: Manage Credit Card Use Short-term Goal #2: Juggle Work and School Short-term Goal #1: Learn to Manage Income and Expenses Through Budgeting

1.Figure out what you earn. $$ in! 2.Figure out what you spend. $$ out! 3.Evaluate the difference. or  4.Adjust spending or earning (call on your creative intelligence). 5.Make successfully intelligent financial decisions. Goal #1: How can you create a budget that works? – Handout!

Goal #2: Students Who Work pg 353

Goal #3: Credit Cards Every time you use a card, you are creating debt. Credit card information Original debt$3,000 Cost to repay annual interest rate of 18% for 18 years $5,760 Cost of using credit ($5,760-3,000)$2,760

Dave Ramesey – 7 Steps

How Can Your Work Toward Long-term Financial Goals? Save and Invest Your Money Begin Saving for Retirement Investigate Effective Ways to Purchase a Home

How Investments Can Grow

How Can You Prepare for Career Success? Investigate Career Paths Consider Your Personality and Strengths (Review Key 11.7) Build Knowledge and Experience Courses, Internships, Jobs, Volunteering Know What Employers Want Expect Change

Questions to Ask About Careers

How you learn affects how you work Are you predominantly a Thinker, Organizer, Giver, or Adventurer? Consider how your personality spectrum identity gives you strengths for your job. Consider how your personality spectrum identity will challenge you on the job. Take a Look at Key 11.7

Know What Employers Want pg 367 communication analytical thinking creativity practical thinking teamwork goal setting cultural competence leadership positive attitude integrity flexibility continual learning

How Can You Conduct an Effective Job Search? Use Available Resources Career Planning and Placement Office, Networking, Online Services, Classified Ads Your Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Be Strategic

Thinking Successfully About Managing Money and Career Analytical Thinking – look carefully at what promotes career success, looking specifically at the cost of resume mistakes. Creative Thinking – brainstorm day-to-day ways to save money. Practical Thinking – review a step-by-step plan for budgeting month by month and then map out your personal budget.

Final: Presentations Syllabus – pg 12 Oral presentation on the four questions in Syllabus 1.Choose one thing that you learned in this class and specifically address it. What did you learn in this class? 2.In that one thing you learned, how do you use Analytical, Creative, and Practical intelligence? 3.How can you make a difference in your community? (pg 389) 4.How can you create and live your personal mission? (pg 394)

Final Presentation expectations 1.Presentation 4-5 slides (Power Point) – including your title slide with your name on it. 2.Presentation MUST be ed to BEFORE class starts on your presentation day (or you will not be allowed to present). 3.Presentation should be no more than 7 minutes long, and no less than 2 minutes long (you will be docked points if less than 2 minutes). 4.Peer Evaluations during others’ presentations 80 pts

Budgeting! 1.What did you learn this term (in Success class)?

Analytical- I use it to analyze the budget and my expenditures. Creative- finding creative ways to save money. Practical – budgeting daily expenses. 2. How does that thing you learned make you use…

How can you help others? Volunteering to teach ESL 3. How can you make a difference in your community? (pg 389). Give specific examples of each.. How can YOU get involved locally and nationally? Voting! Volunteering How can YOU help to preserve the environment? Pick up litter and dog poop!

4. What is your personal mission statement? (pg 394) How does it reflect your: Character Contributions Achievements Goals Values Live with Integrity Honesty, sincerity, responsibility, strength, and conviction

Rule 1: Use blank space to group or separate items Rule 2: Use visual balance to please the eye Rule 3: Create contrast to make objects stand out Rule 4: Do NOT Overfill with Words Power Point Tips

I need 2 volunteers to present next meeting (time allowing) Volunteers