Study Skills-4-2024-2025

Lesson Objective for the week:

Students will understand the concept of mindfulness and how it helps them focus on the present moment. Students will learn techniques to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and cultivate gratitude, which can enhance their enjoyment of the present. 
Meditative mindfulness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8IBW8278NM
Explain and discuss the concept of mindfulness and how our minds often wander to the past or future, which may cause stress and anxiety. I will discuss the idea that focusing on the present moment can bring more peace and joy into students lives
Watch Crash Course Video on gratitude, confidence, and mindfulness  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjB-JRU-_dY
Directions: Answer questions and submit assignment when finished!
1. What is mindfulness and why is it important to have mindfulness in your life?
2. What are some mindfulness skills  that can help you enjoy the present moment?
3. Why do people often practice mindfulness?
4. How can mindfulness help reduce stress and anxiety?
5. List 5 skills that can help an individual be more at peace?
6. Does gratitude help with confidence and mindfulness? EXPLAIN!
7. Does having mindfulness improve an individual's self-confidence? EXPLAIN! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqzhCI-uQf0

TEAMWORK:

Students will learn about working effectively with others, respecting diverse viewpoints, and contributing to group efforts.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzo98wwGWMM

Answer following questions:

1.  List 3 Team Words that could be helpful when building a business.
2.  List 3 Team Words that could be useful when trying to play on a high school or college level sports team.
3.  List 3 failure words in teamwork?
4. How can you work most effectively with others?
5. Why is teamwork a crucial part of life?

CONFLICT RESOLUTION:

Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBkDdWzXTO0

Have you ever found yourself in an argument that was so frustrating that no resolution felt possible?  Lets discuss skills to know that can help with resolving conflict.

Answer following questions:

1.  Explain the framework for resolving the most emotionally-charged conflicts.
2.  List 3 insights that could forge a path toward understanding other people.
3.  How can you deal with conflict most effectively?
4.  Where can people experience conflict?
5.. What are 3 ways to resolve conflict in a respectful manner at your age?