Welcome! Final Affirmations...

1.  Welcome-  Please leave essays in the front for editing.

Preview.... remember this video?  Have you seen it?






2.  Journal:

Describe two traits about yourself that have helped or will help you continue to be a successful student.



3.  Affirmations:  

From the book:

"The practice of doing affirmations allows us to begin replacing some of our stale, worn out, or negative mind chatter with more positive ideas and concepts.  It is a powerful technique, one which can in a short time transform our attitudes and expectations about life, and thereby totally change what we create for ourselves."


Here is a STUDENT example: 


"I am a determined, hardworking, and dedicated student."
                                                 
"I am a determined, hardworking, and dedicated student."
                                                  
"I am a determined, hardworking, and dedicated student.

I am determined because even though I've faced obstacles, I've....(one specific example.)
I am hardworking because when I have to do....
I am dedicated because I've come to class every.....

Please create your own student example.  Remember, these are about our best student traits, not just personality traits. 



4.  Affirmation Groups...


After we select groups, we'll take turns reading our affirmations to each other.  Listeners can help by agreeing, smiling, and being positive.  When it's your turn, read slowly and clearly.  Believe in yourselves!



5.  Whole class report.

Brave volunteers will receive a special piece of chocolate for their efforts.  (10 minutes)



6.  Reminders...  Affirmations, Meetings... Come to class Wednesday....