Resolution is a big word and a big thought; it has weight to it.
Most people think about resolutions at the beginning of the year. They want to start off the year on the right foot and create some resolutions that they hope they will be able to keep and accomplish.
The men, whose resolutions we listed, did not make those resolutions with a hope and pray that they could be able to keep them. Those men knew that these were the right things to do. They knew that they would become better people by creating these new habits. They looked at them daily and put constant action to their words. They held themselves accountable and when that didn't work, they found someone to help keep them accountable. Those men knew that these resolutions would make them into the people they were meant to be ...LEADERS.
Most people think about resolutions at the beginning of the year. They want to start off the year on the right foot and create some resolutions that they hope they will be able to keep and accomplish.
The men, whose resolutions we listed, did not make those resolutions with a hope and pray that they could be able to keep them. Those men knew that these were the right things to do. They knew that they would become better people by creating these new habits. They looked at them daily and put constant action to their words. They held themselves accountable and when that didn't work, they found someone to help keep them accountable. Those men knew that these resolutions would make them into the people they were meant to be ...LEADERS.
First lesson here is going to be...
...which of all the resolutions listed do you think would be the easiest to follow? Why? What challenges would/could make it hard to maintain for a week, a month, a year?
...which of all the resolutions listed do you think would be the easiest to follow? Why? What challenges would/could make it hard to maintain for a week, a month, a year?
Second lesson...
...go to the More George page and choose 5 resolutions to write in modern language and give 3 action steps someone could take to accomplish that resolution.
...go to the More George page and choose 5 resolutions to write in modern language and give 3 action steps someone could take to accomplish that resolution.
Third lesson...
...choose any resolution from any of the leaders listed. Take action on it.
Keep track of how often you use it.
Keep track of what the results are.
Keep track of what the obstacles are.
Do this for a week and give feed back as to how difficult it was and if you will continue to do it for a minimum of 2 weeks to make it into a habit.
...choose any resolution from any of the leaders listed. Take action on it.
Keep track of how often you use it.
Keep track of what the results are.
Keep track of what the obstacles are.
Do this for a week and give feed back as to how difficult it was and if you will continue to do it for a minimum of 2 weeks to make it into a habit.
Fourth lesson...
...write your own resolution.
Explain why you chose it and 3 action steps you're going to take to make it successful.
...write your own resolution.
Explain why you chose it and 3 action steps you're going to take to make it successful.
I read through Resolved: Student Edition and there are a few amazing questions in there that I think you should give a try. If you would like to study the whole book, contact me and I can get you a copy.
1. Purpose
Make a list of the things that you are really good at or you really enjoy doing.
Answer the questions: Who am I? What do I love to do? Who do I do it for? What do they want or need? How do they change as a result of what I give them?
Make a plan to use your talents to help others. What do you like to do? How will you do it? When will you do it?
2. Character
What are and how can you develop character, integrity, and courage?
What's one thing you can do each day to show character, integrity, and courage? Do it for a week and track your results.
Teach someone else what you are learning. What were the results of that conversation?
Did anyone notice what you did?
3. Attitude
You have two voices that talk to you. Make a tally mark for every time you notice the positive voice and the negative voice for 24 hours. Which did you listen to more? What did you learn?
Tell about a time that you made a choice to listen to the positive voice and the difference it made.
After a week, do another 24 hours of positive and negative voice tally marks. Have you noticed a difference since being aware of the two different voices?
4. Vision
What do you want to become in the future?
Imagine yourself 10 years from now and write a story about what your life is like.
5. Plan and Do
Make a list of goals. Include one for now, one for in a month, and one for in a year.
Make a plan to accomplish one of these goals.
Tell someone about it and have them help you be accountable.
6. Scoreboard
Make a list of things in your life you could track using a scoreboard. How could this help you become a better you/
What can you do for others over the next 2 weeks? Keep a scoreboard of the actions you complete. At the end, review your data. What do you notice? Was there an act that you did more than others? Would you do anything differently?
7. Friendship
Rules of Friendship
Take action and track your progress.
Can you improve a friendship? Share the 6 rules with a friend and explain what they mean. Record your experience.
8. Finance
Set a goal to save. Remember to reward yourself, but don't spend the money you save on your reward.
Set a goal to be a blessing to someone else. How can you help someone, even if it's a small amount?
9. Leadership
Write down the qualities you believe a leader should demonstrate. HIghlight the ones that you have.
Write a letter to someone you admire, sharing the leadership qualities you see in that person and why you respect him or her. If you receive a response, share that experience as well.
How can you use your best leadership qualities to help others? Write down one quality and how you will use it to help others. Share your experience.
10. Conflict Resolution
Write about a time when you had your feelings hurt. Were you able to resolve it? what did you need to do to make it right? Is there someone that you have offended? What do you need to do to make it right?
Write a goal to improve your conflict resolution skills. What can you do to enhance your ability to resolve problems with your friends and family?
Do you know someone that needs help with this? Is it someone being bullied or the bully themself? Share with them what you have learned. Record your experience.
11. Systems
Start noticing systems. Try to observe at least one system each day, and write down as many parts to that system as you can think of. Research as much about the system as possible. What did you learn?
Develop your own system. It doesn't matter what it is for, but write it down, draw it out, and build it. Keep a record of what you were able to do.
Can you create a system that would help others? Can you help make another person's life easier because of something you create? Record everything.
12. Adversity Quotient
It is the ability to endure challenges in life.
What lesson have you learned through a challenge you have faced? How can you use that knowledge in the future?
What questions could you ask yourself through a challenge that will help you make it through more successfully?
13. Legacy
Imagine yourself 20 years from now. What legacy do you want to leave to your school? Your family? Your community?
Think of a person from today or the past whose legacy you admire. Write a letter thanking this person for his or her contribution. Explain how their legacy has affected your life, and share what you will do to help that legacy continue into the future.
1. Purpose
Make a list of the things that you are really good at or you really enjoy doing.
Answer the questions: Who am I? What do I love to do? Who do I do it for? What do they want or need? How do they change as a result of what I give them?
Make a plan to use your talents to help others. What do you like to do? How will you do it? When will you do it?
2. Character
What are and how can you develop character, integrity, and courage?
What's one thing you can do each day to show character, integrity, and courage? Do it for a week and track your results.
Teach someone else what you are learning. What were the results of that conversation?
Did anyone notice what you did?
3. Attitude
You have two voices that talk to you. Make a tally mark for every time you notice the positive voice and the negative voice for 24 hours. Which did you listen to more? What did you learn?
Tell about a time that you made a choice to listen to the positive voice and the difference it made.
After a week, do another 24 hours of positive and negative voice tally marks. Have you noticed a difference since being aware of the two different voices?
4. Vision
What do you want to become in the future?
Imagine yourself 10 years from now and write a story about what your life is like.
5. Plan and Do
Make a list of goals. Include one for now, one for in a month, and one for in a year.
Make a plan to accomplish one of these goals.
Tell someone about it and have them help you be accountable.
6. Scoreboard
Make a list of things in your life you could track using a scoreboard. How could this help you become a better you/
What can you do for others over the next 2 weeks? Keep a scoreboard of the actions you complete. At the end, review your data. What do you notice? Was there an act that you did more than others? Would you do anything differently?
7. Friendship
Rules of Friendship
- True friends share interests.
- True friends accept, approve, and appreciate one another, mistakes included.
- True friends listen first.
- True friends are proud of each other's accomplishments.
- True friends are trustworthy.
- True friends are loyal.
Take action and track your progress.
Can you improve a friendship? Share the 6 rules with a friend and explain what they mean. Record your experience.
8. Finance
Set a goal to save. Remember to reward yourself, but don't spend the money you save on your reward.
Set a goal to be a blessing to someone else. How can you help someone, even if it's a small amount?
9. Leadership
Write down the qualities you believe a leader should demonstrate. HIghlight the ones that you have.
Write a letter to someone you admire, sharing the leadership qualities you see in that person and why you respect him or her. If you receive a response, share that experience as well.
How can you use your best leadership qualities to help others? Write down one quality and how you will use it to help others. Share your experience.
10. Conflict Resolution
Write about a time when you had your feelings hurt. Were you able to resolve it? what did you need to do to make it right? Is there someone that you have offended? What do you need to do to make it right?
Write a goal to improve your conflict resolution skills. What can you do to enhance your ability to resolve problems with your friends and family?
Do you know someone that needs help with this? Is it someone being bullied or the bully themself? Share with them what you have learned. Record your experience.
11. Systems
Start noticing systems. Try to observe at least one system each day, and write down as many parts to that system as you can think of. Research as much about the system as possible. What did you learn?
Develop your own system. It doesn't matter what it is for, but write it down, draw it out, and build it. Keep a record of what you were able to do.
Can you create a system that would help others? Can you help make another person's life easier because of something you create? Record everything.
12. Adversity Quotient
It is the ability to endure challenges in life.
What lesson have you learned through a challenge you have faced? How can you use that knowledge in the future?
What questions could you ask yourself through a challenge that will help you make it through more successfully?
13. Legacy
Imagine yourself 20 years from now. What legacy do you want to leave to your school? Your family? Your community?
Think of a person from today or the past whose legacy you admire. Write a letter thanking this person for his or her contribution. Explain how their legacy has affected your life, and share what you will do to help that legacy continue into the future.