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Resolutions. January 5, 2011. Definition. The commitment that an individual makes at New Year’s/ a personal promise Here are my resolutions Spend more time with my family Continue my running streak Spend more time in classrooms talking to students. Making resolutions work.
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Resolutions January 5, 2011
Definition • The commitment that an individual makes at New Year’s/ a personal promise • Here are my resolutions • Spend more time with my family • Continue my running streak • Spend more time in classrooms talking to students
Making resolutions work • Have a short-term focus (not all year, but monthly) • Realize the resolution won’t be perfect (each day is a challenge) • Have lofty goals (reach for the stars so at least you’ll reach the moon) • Focus on what is happening to you (smoking) • Get support from family and friends
Types of resolutions • Personal improvement • Family and friends • School and outside world
Share resolutions • Have you ever made a resolution and shared it with someone? • What are some examples of resolutions that you have made? • 7th and 8th grade example (Empty Bowls)