1. We Must Take Ownership of Our Lives!!

2. 1.What are the Secrets to your Success in School? 2.What is Health? 3. What are LifeSkills? “You Don’t Have to Blow Out Someone Else’s Candle to Make YOURS Grow Brighter”

3. Secrets for Success How to get the grades you want, which lead to the future you desire!

4. Setting Priorities Your job is to go to school. School and studying is a business that comes before recreation and entertainment. You can study anywhere, at any time.

5. Get Organized Don’t waste time looking for your homework, notes, or books. Keep all supplies together, nice and neat. Schedule your time to meet your current needs. Don’t wait until the last minute to do things. Get homework and studying for test done first, before going out.

6. We Are Responsible for Our Own Health!! Health is a state of well-being where all 6 aspects are in Harmony: Physical – Eats well, Avoids drugs & alcohol, Being disease free Emotional – Expresses emotions constructively, Asks for help when needed Social – Respects others, Has Supportive Relationships, Expresses needs to others Mental – Has high self esteem, Try's new things, & Is free of mental illness Spiritual – Has a sense of purpose in life, Follows morals & values Environmental – Has access to clean air & water, Clean living conditions, and Recycles used paper, glass products…….

7. Lifeskills Skills we build from childhood giving us the ability to work and live in society. Five made for success. Can you think of anymore? Integrity: to be honest and sincere Flexibility: Ability to alter plans when necessary Perseverance: to continue in spite of difficulties Effort: to try your hardest Responsibility: to be accountable for your actions

8. Attitudes that hurt Don’t get caught in these common attitudes that can destroy your wishes for your life. That could never happen to me! I’m too young! I’ll start tomorrow! Everyone is doing it! Nobody cares about me, why should I? I’m in control, I can stop any time I want!

9. So Set GOALS!!!!!!! Why? Motivation Helps you focus Achieve more Improves confidence How? Define purpose Develop small specific steps to reach your main objective. Reward yourself

10. Our Goal is Wellness!! An active process of adopting patterns of behavior that can lead to improved Health & Heightened Life SATISFACTION!! Having Good Health leads to a Higher Quality of Life!!

11. Choose 10 Life Skills to be Included in the Booklet!! 1. Integrity 2. Initiative 3. Flexibility 4. Perseverance 5. Organized 6. Sense of Humor 7. Effort 8. Common Sense 9. Problem Solving 10. Responsibility 11. Patience 12. Friendship 13. Curiosity 14. Cooperation

12. Caring is Having Concern for Others I collect sox for the Homeless so their feet will be warm during the winter months! Empathy