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Be Proud. I try my BEST and don’t give up…it’s okay to make mistakes! I take pride in myself and in what I do. I am proud of my family, school, and community. “ Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson. A Potato Problem.
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Be Proud • I try my BEST and don’t give up…it’s okay to make mistakes! • I take pride in myself and in what I do. • I am proud of my family, school, and community. “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pick three words that BEST describe you. HEALTHYEnergetic Thoughtful Helpful Honest Generous Caring Punctual TidyIntelligent Careful Hardworking LivelyDetermined Even-temperedQuiet Witty Observant PatientCheerfulPractical FriendlyTalkative helpful ReliableHappy Funny
Think of something you are proud of… • that you did today. • about your family. • that you made. • that you did for someone else.
The lesson:If you really want to know who you are, don’t worry about the qualities you don’t have, and be proud of the qualities you do have and don’t give up on your hopes and dreams.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five NFL MVPs. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. 4. Name six people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 5. Name the last two Academy Award winners for Best Actress.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one: 1. List a few people who have encouraged you in your life. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel, appreciated and special. 5. Name five people whose stories have inspired you?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the most famous, or the ones with the most credentials, the most money, and the most awards. It is important to surround yourself with people who inspire you to be proud of who you are. They are the ones that care.
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.” Henry Ford Mistakes are proof that you are trying. Keep up the good work! Anonymous