S.E.L Activity: Self-Awareness (INTRO LESSON)

What is the purpose of our S.E.L climate and culture mini lessons this year?

• to talk about ways in which we can treat ourselves, others, and our communities with care, compassion, and kindness.

• to connect with each other through conversations that focus on our experiences as people

• to talk about the emotions we feel, and how we manage those emotion

• talk about the choices we make and how those choices help us to be better students, friends and family members.

• ALL OF THESE!

When we practice self-awareness we...

• focus on understanding who we are as a person by getting in touch with our heart and our mind while reflecting on our emotions, our values, our characteristics, and even our goals.

• tell ourselves we're perfect

• tell others to be more like us

• think about the things we dislike most about ourselves

Some of the ways we can better understand our values and personal identity is by

• writing lists of the things we love and enjoy doing

• thinking about our favorite subjects, strengths, and interests in school

• reflecting on your greatest strengths, gifts, and skills

• thinking about what we are passionate about and what motivates us

• ALL OF THESE!!!

What is the goal of practicing self-awareness?

• to strengthen and form and rock solid relationship with ourselves we feel proud of

• to become selfish

• to change who we are

• to sleep in class

You show true self-awareness when you...

• ignore others and only worry about yourself

• know your identity, know your values, know your emotions, dreams, and goals.

• make decisions that benefit you, even if they hurt others

• avoid doing anything that challenges you