How to be happy... And Resilient!

1) Happiness Inventory

2) Practicing Kindness and Letter-writing

Part A - Pick one kind thing to do RIGHT NOW.

• Write a letter to a friend telling them why you are so happy to have them as a friend.
• Write a letter to a family member and tell them about all your memories with them and why you love them.
• Write a note to Gord and put it up on his door.
• Write a letter to a teacher thanking them and put it in their mailbox.

PART B - Sticky Note Nice

• Think of an inspirational saying and write it down three times on three seperate sticky notes. Take a walk and stick them up on a locker, the back of a bathroom door, a classroom door, etc....

PART C - Before next class, try some of these simple things out:

• Open a door for a stranger
• Ask to help someone
• Smile at people you don't know
• If you catch yourself or a friend about to say something mean, catch yourself or tell your friend to stop. I dare ya!

Check out the Kindness Boomerang for help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU 

2) Introducing Resilience

Who can remember what resilience is?

                                               ........ To Bounce Back from Adversity.........





Examples of Resilient People:

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_purdy_living_beyond_limits?language=en



And, another resilient role model. A man born without arms and legs. Today he is a youth pastor and an inspirational speaker. He is originally from Australia but now lives in California. Meet Nick Vujicic - you might not always agree exactly with what he is saying, but you will be moved and you will be inspired.

Guess what? He got married and has a kid now... now, that is one resilient guy.

3) Tasks: 

So, how resilient are you? Try this online quiz: http://www.resiliencyquiz.com/index.shtml PRINT your results and put your name on it for course credits!   At the bottom of the page, answer this question:

How would you cope, if at some point in your life you suffer a major setback, like an injury, or major illness? What would you have to do to get you through it all?

4) Now, find your own example of a resilient person - alive or dead. 

• You will be preparing a project on this person so make sure this is someone who you can find out a lot about. Once you know who you want to work on, give the name to Ms. Colborne. Once that person is taken, no one else can select them! 
• You must also write down the name of one family member who you believe has overcome adversity and you would be willing to interview.