The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Sharpen the Saw Synergize Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Think Win-Win Put First Things First Begin with the End in Mind Be Proactive

Inside Out Before you’ll ever win in the public arenas of life, you must first win private battles within yourself. All change begins with you.

Man in the Mirror by Siedah Garrett & Glen Ballard I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change

Start with yourself Words written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.

Start with yourself Words written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop But, it too, seemed immovable. As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.

Start with yourself Words written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.

Start with yourself Words written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.

The Personal Bank Account (PBA) Like a saving account at a bank You can make deposits into and take withdrawals from your PBA You may load your PBA or bankrupt

A Healthy PBA You stand up for yourself and resist peer pressure. You’re not overly concerned with being popular. You see life as a generally positive experience. You trust yourself. You are goal driven. You are happy for the successes of others.

Deposits or Withdrawals PBA Deposits Keep promises to yourself Do small acts of kindness Be gentle with yourself Be honest Renew yourself Tap into your talents

Deposits or Withdrawals PBA Withdrawals Break personal promises Keep to yourself Beat yourself up Be dishonest Wear yourself out Neglect your talents

Keep Promises to Yourself Make a promise to yourself and keep it; start with real small commitments e.g. I have to get up at 6 am instead of 6:10 am in order not to be late again tomorrow

Keep Promises to Yourself False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight. (Proverbs 12:22)

Do Small Acts of Kindness If you ever feel depressed, the best thing to do is to do something for someone else. e.g. Say hello to someone lonely; write a thank-you note to someone.

There are two seas in Palestine by Bruce Barton There are two seas in the Palestine. One is fresh, and fish are in it. Splashes of green adorn its banks. Trees spread their branches over it and stretch out their thirsty roots to sip of it's healing waters. . . .

There are two seas in Palestine by Bruce Barton The River Jordan makes this sea with sparkling water from the hills. So it laughs in the sunshine. And men build their houses near to it, birds build their nests; and every kind of life is happier because it is there.

There are two seas in Palestine by Bruce Barton The River Jordan flows on south into another sea. Here is no splash of fish, no fluttering leaf, no song of birds, no children's laughter. Travelers choose another route, unless on urgent business. The air hangs heavy above its water, and neither man nor beast nor fowl will drink.

There are two seas in Palestine by Bruce Barton What makes this mighty difference in these neighbour seas? Not the River Jordan. It empties the same good water into both. Not the soil in which they lie; not the country round about.

There are two seas in Palestine by Bruce Barton This is the difference. The Sea of Galilee receives but does not keep the Jordan. For every drop that flows into it another drop flows out. The giving and receiving go on in equal measure. The other sea is shrewder, hoarding its income jealously. It will not be tempted into any generous impulse. Every drop it gets, it keeps.

There are two seas in Palestine by Bruce Barton The Sea of Galilee gives and lives. This other sea gives nothing. It is named the Dead. There are two kinds of people in this world. There are two seas in Palestine.

There are two seas in Palestine

Be Gentle with Yourself Do not expect yourself to be perfect by tomorrow morning Laugh at the stupid things you do Forgive yourself when you mess up

Remove the barnacles A ship at sea for many years picks up thousands of barnacles that attach themselves to the bottom of the ship and eventually weigh it down, becoming a threat to it’s safety.

Remove the barnacles Such a ship ultimately needs it’s barnacles removed and the least expensive way is for the ship to harbour in a fresh water port, free of salt water.

Remove the barnacles Soon the barnacles become loose on their own and fall off. The ship is then able to return to see, relieved of its burden.

Remove the barnacles Are you carrying around barnacles in the form of mistakes, regrets, and pain from the past?

The Greatest Love of All Whitney Houston Learning to Love Yourself, It is the Greatest Love of All

Reflection Draft an action plan to show kindness to someone in need, and execute. Remember to keep your promise.