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WE Well-being Playbook Ch 4 (Tap Into Your Superpowers)

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Here we are in Week 4, so it's time for Chapter 4: "Tap Into Your Superpowers"
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Let's start with a little self reflection about this equation of YOU = COMPASSIONATE + RESILIENT.

Answer one of these questions:

What does it mean to be compassionate?

OR

What does it mean to be resilient?

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Based on this reading, what are 3 positive benefits of gratitude?

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Let's do this! List 5 things for which you are thankful.

Here are mine:
(1) Having a supportive husband
(2) A quiet space to work during the day
(3) Supportive teachers who help me figure out this e-learning thing!
(4) Going on walks outside with my dog
(5) Extra time to read amazing books

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Try this now! Send a quick message of gratitude to one person you know.

Who did you reach out to?

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How are YOU today? Try to pick a very specific emotion word (or lots of them).

Want some ideas of new words to express your emotions? Check out this list: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Practices-FeelingsSensations.pdf

Today I feel distant and unsure, but also calm.

This is what we are doing in our moment of mindfulness today!
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What does resilience mean? Here's what the American Psychological Association says:

"Life may not come with a map, but everyone will experience twists and turns, from everyday challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-changing accident or a serious illness. Each change affects people differently, bringing a unique flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet people generally adapt well over time to life-changing situations and stressful situations — in part thanks to resilience.

Psychologists define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of difficulty, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or school stressors. As much as resilience involves "bouncing back" from these difficult experiences, it can also involve profound personal growth.

While these challenging events, much like rough river waters, are certainly painful and difficult, they don’t have to determine the outcome of your life. There are many aspects of your life you can control, modify and grow with. That’s the role of resilience. Becoming more resilient not only helps you get through difficult circumstances, it also empowers you to grow and even improve your life along the way."
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According to this reading, which types of experiences does our brain naturally more easily pay attention to?

Read this story then check out what to do with it on the next page!
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On the last two pages, there have been three stories of resilient women who faced very difficult challenges: Sheryl Sandberg, Annie Bartleet, and Emma Gonzalez.

Choose one of these stories to respond to. Why did this particular woman's story stick out to you?

I LOVE this speech by Obama! I highly recommend watching all of it. If you want to see this specific part, go to 13:50
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How can you be more positive on social media?

Respond to either of these questions:

(1) What is one positive feed / account you follow?

(2) What is a positive thing you've posted recently?

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We've heard the golden rule and over and over: "treat others the way you want to be treated"

Today, how can you put that into practice? What is one specific thing you have done (or can do) today?

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Overall, what is one takeaway you learned from WE Wellbeing Ch 4?

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Do you have any suggestions for me to help us continue our sense of connection to our class community (right now I do so by replying to your posts, daily padlets, and weekly optional zooms)?

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Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns about ANYTHING?