Continuing on with our self-reflection "module". What is self-control? Self-control is the ability to manage your thoughts, emotions, and actions. It helps you choose what is right or helpful instead of what feels good in the moment. It means pausing before reacting. You think things through rather than acting on impulse. Self-control allows you to stay calm under pressure. It helps you handle frustration, anger, or excitement in healthy ways. It also involves discipline and responsibility. You follow through on commitments even when it is difficult. In leadership and personal growth, self-control builds trust and character. It shows maturity, strength, and respect for yourself and others. Self-awareness is the ability to understand yourself. It means recognizing your thoughts, emotions, strengths, and weaknesses. It involves noticing how you feel and why you feel that way. Instead of ignoring emotions, you name them and learn from them. Self-awareness helps you understand how your actions affect others. You see how your words, tone, and behavior make an impact. It also means knowing your values and motivations. You understand what matters to you and what guides your decisions. In leadership and personal growth, self-awareness builds confidence and empathy. When you know yourself, you can grow, lead, and connect with others more effectively. Tip of the day: ties together with protecting your personal information, protect yourself against scams.

What is self-discipline: it refers to a person’s ability to control and regulate their own behavior, decisions, thoughts, emotions, and impulses — even when distraction (do what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like it.), temptation or discomfort arise — to stay aligned with their long-term goals or values. Questions for thought: What does self-discipline look like in your life right now? Who do you know that shows good self-discipline? What do they do? When do you find it hardest to stay focused or make good choices? What emotions make it hardest for you to stay disciplined? How can you calm yourself before reacting when you’re upset or frustrated? What happens when you let your emotions make the choice instead of your goals? What distracts you the most at home or school? How could you remove or reduce that distraction this week? What small habit could you add to your routine to help you stay on track? What’s one goal you want to achieve in the next two weeks? What will you do when you don’t feel like working toward that goal? How will you know you are improving your self-discipline? How does your self-discipline affect the people around you? What does a disciplined leader look like? What would someone learn about you by watching your habits? When you miss a goal, how can you take responsibility and get back on track? What can you learn from the last time you gave up too early? What’s something you’re proud of where you showed self-discipline? Tip of the day: Online Safety Protect your personal information Know who you’re dealing with Understand any offers you take Protect your passwords Back up important files

Today we are discussing what is Self-Determination is and how we achieve it. The ability to make your own choices, set own goals, and take complete control of your life for future endeavors without external compulsion, outside negative influences, or bad environments.

Questions to ponder: •. “Which of your senses do you depend on the most when solving problems?” • “Have you ever noticed your body reacting before your mind understood why?” • “What physical habits do you do automatically without thinking?” • “When does your body respond before you consciously choose to act?” • “How does your body show stress or excitement even when you feel calm mentally?” • “Are you more driven by logic, intuition, or past experience when making decisions?” • “Can you remember a moment when your brain processed something instantly?” • “How do you mentally break down overwhelming information?” • Practice a sensory scan: identify 3 things you see, 2 you hear, and 1 you feel. • Try environment shifts: change your workspace, lighting, or sound environment and notice how it affects focus. • Build observation habits by pausing to notice small details before reacting. • Use reaction-time drills like tossing a ball and catching it with alternating hands. • Try quick-stop exercises: jog in place and freeze instantly on a cue. • Practice fine-motor awareness by writing, drawing shapes, or tracing patterns slowly and smoothly. • Practice pattern-spotting: identify patterns in music, routines, or daily behavior. • “When do I feel the most aware of my surroundings?” • “Do my actions match my intentions during stressful moments?” • “Which decisions do I overthink, and how can I simplify them?” • “What helps my brain connect information clearly and quickly?”

Tip of the day: Cellphones

Expanding off of last weeks' episode, Self-Identity, we dive deeper into reflection, goals, and ultimately your purpose. How to find your purpose if you are struggling: • Identify your values and passion • Recognize your strengths and talents • Reflect on your past experiences • Try new things and enhance old skills • Self-reflect and seek feedback • Embrace the discomfort • Understand the why behind your life and how it has shaped your life, and the direction or path you are heading on Learn new skills, it is hard (but not learning new skills is harder) you can do anything you set your mind to, more so if you have determination and goals to strive for Our goals and purpose: o Commit, to this/ yourself/ others, do the work o Find your purpose (follow your own mission), build your character o Embrace your uniqueness (build your self-esteem), positive self-talk o Be a giver and serve others o Create good habits, cherish them, and do them o Don’t substitute the work, or complain, or be lethargic, attack it o Surround yourself with amazing and influential people (friends, mentors, teachers)

Today we will dive into what self-identity is, how we can achieve it, and ways to set goals for ourselves; now and in the future. We will also discuss and instill reflection and a positive mindset for future growth and success.

Questions for thought:

o Who are you? o How do you identify yourself? o What do you and how do you encompass yourself? o Who are you becoming? o Who do you want to be? o What are your core values or beliefs? o What are you passionate about? o What are you proud of? o What are you striving for or looking for? o What are three great things about you? o What advice would you give your past self? o What are you grateful for or happy about? o What is something you are good at? o Did you make time for yourself this week, no distractions? o Are you nice to others, all the time?

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