“Be the Power of One”Building Character for Success

“Conquering Your World”Lesson 9.2Created By: Pam Gunter

Preparation• Materials Needed:• Paper and pen or pencil for each student.

• Classroom Setup:• Sit at desk.

Challenge for the Week – Follow UpDid everyone find two people that have positively influenced their lives? Did you discover some of their character traits that made them the person they are today? Or were when they were alive?

Introduction

Emotional•Peacemaker•Make others feel good

•Enjoy meditation•Confident

Mental/Academic/Skills•Disciplined at doing homework

•Good at woodwork •Good at fixing cars

Physical•Good at basketball•Good at playing flute

•Exercising•Like your hair color•Like your voice•

The Activity• Have each student make diagram like the one on

the previous screen.• Have students fill in their diagram, based on how

they view themselves.

The Object of the LessonPoints instructor needs to bring out:• Everyone has positive characteristics.• When we focus on our positive attributes, we will feel

better about ourselves and others.• We are all unique, with different strengths.• It takes many different types of strengths to build a

strong community and world.• On days when it may be difficult to see the good in

ourselves, pull out this exercise and review those things that you feel good about.

• Encourage others to recognize their positive characteristics. Often times complimenting others helps us feel good about ourselves as well.

Challenge for the WeekAs you go throughout the week, continue recognizing the things you like about yourself. It could be related to hobbies, skills, academics, relationships, service, etc. As you recognize your strengths, add them to your diagram. Review them when you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or need a personal boost!