1. Freshman Focus
Warm-up Journals

2. Warm-up Journal #1
As of right now, what do you want to do for work? Describe what that may look like. If you don’t know exactly, describe what you can imagine as of now.

3. Warm-up Journal #2
security: feeling safe and certain; no apprehension or anxiety What people or things (not weapons) make you feel secure? Explain why.

4. Energy is the action you must take, another way of thinking of energy is the effort put in to complete something. What do you enjoy putting your energy into? Explain why.
Warm-up Journal #3

5. Warm-up Journal #4
What are the reasons that you or people, in general, work? Explain why you think those things.

6. Warm-up Journal #5
achievement: accomplishing something rewarding Describe at least 2 things that you have achieved in your life and explain, in detail, how you felt.

7. Warm-up Journal #6
If you received enough money to never need to work again, what would you spend your time doing?

8. How would you describe yourself in 5 words?
Warm-up Journal #7
How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

9. Warm-up Journal #8
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

10. Warm-up Journal #9
humility: a lack of false pride; feeling modest or unassuming; humble Write your interpretation of the quote below

11. Warm-up Journal #10
fanatic: someone excessively devoted to or enthusiastic about a cause or activity What are you a fanatic about? Why?

12. What are the chances you’ve passed up on that you regret?
Warm-up Journal #11
What are the chances you’ve passed up on that you regret?

13. Warm-up Journal #12
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

14. Warm-up Journal #13
discrimination: wrongful treatment of a person (or group) due to a bias or prejudice Have you ever been discriminated against? Seen it happen to someone else? How did you feel? Would you change your reaction if you saw it happen again?

15. When you’re 90 years old, what will matter most to you in the world?
Warm-up Journal #14
When you’re 90 years old, what will matter most to you in the world?

16. Warm-up Journal #15
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

17. Warm-up Journal #16
impulsive: actions typified by a lack of planning or preparing What have you done that is impulsive? What was the end result (good/bad)? Were there any consequences (good/bad)? Does this make you want to be more or less impulsive?

18. Warm-up Journal #17
Would you be a risk your reputation by standing up for what is right in front of your peers? Or is it better to do nothing?

19. Warm-up Journal #18
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

20. Do you consider yourself the hero or the villain in your story?
Warm-up Journal #19
Do you consider yourself the hero or the villain in your story?

21. Warm-up Journal #20
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

22. Warm-up Journal #21
empathy: having compassion or understanding for the pain or struggles of another Describe the last situation you remember in which you were empathetic towards someone or someone showed empathy towards you?

23. Warm-up Journal #22
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

24. When did you last push the boundaries of your comfort zone?
Warm-up Journal #23
When did you last push the boundaries of your comfort zone?

25. Warm-up Journal #24
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

26. What is honor, and does it even matter anymore?
Warm-up Journal #25
What is honor, and does it even matter anymore?

27. What bad habits do you want to break? WHY?
Warm-up Journal #26
What bad habits do you want to break? WHY?

28. Warm-up Journal #27
meticulous: great care shown to details Are you meticulous about anything? What? Why? What could you be more meticulous about?

29. Warm-up Journal #28
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

30. Warm-up Journal #29
What have you done today to make someone’s life better? Or what will you do?

31. Warm-up Journal #30
methodical: systematic, following a definite method Describe at least 2 things that you are methodical with or when completing. Why do you use that particular method?

32. Warm-up Journal #31
diplomatic: using tact, especially in stressful circumstances; smooth What are 2 situations in which you should be diplomatic?

33. Warm-up Journal #32
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

34. What did your life teach you yesterday?
Warm-up Journal #33
What did your life teach you yesterday?

35. Warm-up Journal #34
acknowledgement: recognition for a notable deed Who have you acknowledged lately? For what reason?

36. How many people do you truly love? What are you doing for them?
Warm-up Journal #35
How many people do you truly love? What are you doing for them?

37. Warm-up Journal #37
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

38. Warm-up Journal #35
priority: something of the utmost importance What are some of your priorities? List at least 5.

39. Warm-up Journal #38
Describe the next five years of your life, and your plans, in a single sentence.

40. Warm-up Journal #39
legacy: something passed on from one generation to another; something left behind What do you want to pass on in your lifetime? A way of life, a practice/behavior, a story, a life lesson, specific values, an item(s), etc.?

41. Warm-up Journal #40
What is this clip about? How does it make you feel? Why?

42. Warm-up Journal #41
If you spend a day watching movies/shows when you should be working, a day wasted or well spent?

43. Warm-up Journal #42
necessity: something that is essential or indispensable What are some of your necessities? List at least 5.

44. Warm-up Journal #43
If you spend a day watching movies/shows when you should be working, a day wasted or well spent?

45. Warm-up Journal #42
esteem: worth; value; admiration What perceived “flaws” do I need to overcome so that I can get closer to self-acceptance and confidence? What relationship problems exist (with family, friends, coworkers)? What are my options to overcome them? What activities excite me? Which ones make me feel happy?