High school Talk
6 Things I Wish I knew when i was your Age
In this powerful talk, students will learn:
Gratitude
- Like a skill in a sport, gratitude is a skill that needs to be practiced
- Gratitude can help help us through challenging times
- Start by “lowering the bar” when reflecting on what you are grateful for (the things we often take for granted).
Empathy
- Understanding that everyone in your life wants to be happy and feel like they belong
- Having the ability to see things from another person’s point of view and treats others how they want to be treated
- Asks themselves – What can I do to help (a friend, family member, teacher, a stranger)?
- Understanding that others may see things differently and that’s okay
- Is compassionate towards others in challenging times
Reframing
- Is one of the most important and powerful skills a person can have
- Using your self-talk to see a situation from a more positive point of view
- Coming from a place of gratitude, empathy and positive reflection is powerful when reframing
Self-Awareness
- Understanding how you are feeling
- Is aware of their strengths and weaknesses.
- Knowing how to react to different situations and how to respond to others
- Knowing how others see you
Ownership
- Taking responsibility for what you do in your life
- You’re self-aware of what you need to improve, you take ownership of that and take action to make it happen
- Taking action yourself to achieve goals and overcome challenges
The Slight Edge Method
- Understanding that working towards goals can take time
- Works towards goals daily
- Ask yourself – “what do I need to do today to get closer to my goal?”
- Knowing you need to take action
Ideal audiences:
- Year 9 – 12 students
- University Students