Assignments for 2nd class
1. Identify how this information relates to me. Write a one page response paper to this website. 30points
http://www.colorgenics.com/index.cfm?pc=ultra22&
Print the results
Take the sex test http://www.sexcolortest.com/
Read these http's before embarking on the
assignments due at the next class meeting.
Stress at Work
How To Handle Stress - try any or all before next class
Do the stress test at this site.
http://stress.jrn.columbia.edu/site/monopoly.html
2. Read, Share, Do and Tell your Team which you did & how you felt from doing 5 of these before 2nd class meeting 50points
You Can Bank on It
Imagine you had a bank that each morning credited you account with $1440
with one condition: whatever part of the $1440 you failed to use during the day
would be erased from your account, and no balance would be carried over.
What would you do? You'd draw out EVERY cent EVERY day and use it to your best
advantage.
Well, you do have such a bank, and its name is TIME. Every morning, this bank
credits you with 1440 minutes. And it writes off whatever proportion you have
failed to invest to good purpose.
The Cross Room
The young man was at the end of his rope. Seeing no way out, he dropped to
his knees in prayer. "Lord, I can't go on," he said. "I have too
heavy a cross to bear." The Lord replied, "My son, if you can't bear
its weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then, open that other door,
and pick out any cross you wish."
The man was filled with relief. "Thank you, Lord," he sighed, and he
did as he was told, Upon entering the other door, he
saw many crosses, some so large the tops were not visible. Then he spotted a
tiny cross leaning against a far wall. "I'd like that one, Lord," he
whispered. And the Lord replied, "My son, that is
the cross you just brought in."
Unsolved Mysteries of the Anatomy
Where can a man buy a cap for his knee, or the key to a lock of his hair? Is the crown on your head where the jewels are found? Who travels the bridge of your nose? If you wanted to shingle the roof of you mouth would you use the nails of your toes? Can you sit in the shade of the palm of your hand or beat the drum of your ear? Can the calf in your leg eat the corn off your toe? Then why not grow corn on the ear? Can the crook on you elbow be sent to jail? If so, what did he do? How can you sharpen your shoulder blades? I'll be darned if I know - do you?
TIME
To realize the value of one year: Ask a student who has failed his final
exam.
To realize the value of one month: Ask a mother who has given birth to a
premature baby.
To realize the value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of one day: Ask a daily wage laborer who has ten kids to
feed.
To realize the value of one hour: Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of one minute: Ask a person who has missed the train, the
bus or plane.
To realize the value of one second: Ask a person who has survived an accident.
To realize the value of one millisecond: Ask the person who has won a silver
medal in the Olympics.
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure it
even more when you can share it with someone special.
Work vs. Prison
In prison all expenses are paid by taxpayers, with no work required.
At work, you get to pay all the expenses to go to work and then they deduct
taxes from your salary to pay for the prisoners.
In prison you spend most of your life looking through bars from the inside wanting to get out. At work, you spend most of your time wanting to get out and inside bars.
In prison you can join many programs which you can leave at any time.
At work there are some programs you can never get out of.
In prison you spend the majority of your time in an 8X10 cell.
At work you spend most of your time in a 6X8 cubicle.
In prison you get 3 meals a day.
At work you get a break for 1 meal and you have to pay for it.
In prison you get time off for good behavior.
At work you get rewarded for good behavior with more work.
In prison you can watch TV and play games.
At work you get fired for watching TV and playing games.
In prison a guard locks, unlocks. . . . opens and
closes all the doors for your.
At work you must carry around a security card and unlock and open all doors
yourself.
In prison you get your own toilet.
At work you have to share.
In prison they allow you to visit your family and friends.
At work you can't even speak to family and friends.
In prison there are wardens who are often sadistic psychotic.
At work we call them managers.
Thoughts of 92 year Old Man We Can All Learn From.
I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Age
6
I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing “Silent
Night”.Age7
I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are
doing and wave back.Age 9
I’ve learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean
it up. Age 12
I’ve learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering
someone else up. Age 13
I’ve learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents
are strict with me. Age 15
I’ve learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice.
Age 24
I’ve learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great pleasures.
Age 25
I’ve learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have followed me
there. Age 29
I’ve learned.. that if
someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe
it. Age 39
I’ve learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how
to show it. Age 41
I’ve learned that you can make someone's day simply sending them a little card.
Age 44
I’ve learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his need
to cast blame on others. Age 45
I’ve learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 46
I’ve learned that singing “Amazing Grace” can lift my spirits for hours. Age 49
I’ve learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. Age
50
I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these
three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age
52
I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss
them terribly after they die. Age 53
I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing is not the same thing
as making a life. Age 58
I’ve learned that if you want to do something positive for your children, try
to improve your marriage. Age 61
I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62
I’ve learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers
mitt on both hands. You need to be able the throw something back. Age 64
I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus
on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing
the very best you can, happiness will find you. Age 65
I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the
right decision. Age 66
I’ve learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72
I’ve learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I’ve
seen several. Age 73
I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Age 82
I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love
that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a
friendly pat on the back. Age 85
I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92
To Make A Better You
The Ten Commandments of Human Relations
(Original Source Unknown)
1. Speak to people. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word greeting.
2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile.
3. Call people by their name. The sweetest music to anyone is to hear their
name called by someone who recognizes them and wants to spend time with them.
4. Be friendly and helpful. If you have time to assist
others in getting their work done or their goals achieved, do so. The best way
to gain friends is to be a friend.
5. Be cordial. We all have days when things do not go
as we would like them to. If you can be cordial to those whom you have contact,
you might help to improve someone's day. Who knows, you may just get the same
favor when you need it most.
6. Be genuinely interested in people. Take the time to find out what's going on
with people important in your life, with those whom you work. Your interest
demonstrates support and concern. We all appreciate knowing that others care
about what we are doing.
7. Be generous with praise. We do not take the time to
show those around us how much we appreciate them and what they do. We all
receive enough criticism t last a lifetime. Praise is contagious! If you share
it, it comes back to you in multiples.
8. Be considerate of the feelings of others. Give
others the sensitivity and consideration that you would like to receive.
Sometimes a little sensitivity is just the medicine to help someone reach new
heights.
9. Be thoughtful of the opinions of others. Everyone
likes to know that their contributions are appreciated. The best way to have
your opinions valued is to value the opinions of others.
10. Be alert to give service. We are judged more by
our deeds than our words or best intentions. Service offered from the heart is
the most important gift we have to give.
Golden Rules For Living
If you open it, close it
If you turn it on, turn it off
If you unlock it, lock it
If you break it admit it
If you can't fix it, call in someone who can
If you borrow it, take care of it
If you make a mess, clean it up
If you move it, put it back
If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission
If you don't know how to operate it, leave it alone
If it is none of your business, don't ask questions
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
If it will brighten someone's day say it
If it will tarnish someone's reputation, keep it to yourself
LESSONS LEARNED FROM A LIFETIME OF READING ANN LANDERS
You are responsible for you own happiness. No one can diminish your self-esteem unless you give them the permission to do so.
People won't stay mad at you long if you can say, "I blew it, and I'll try to make amends."
When something is troubling you, tell people you trust instead of trying to cover it up. You'll be surprised to learn that they've been through something similar.
Reserve judgment until you know all the facts. Even then, keep your mouth shut if no useful purpose is served by adding your two cents worth.
Be grateful for your good health and the health of those you love. Be aware
that with out good health, wealth and success mean little.
If you enjoy your work and your life, you are rich. If you aren't happy with
either, how can money help?
If you're having a rotten day, don't take it out on others. Simply say, "This is a rotten day. Tomorrow is sure to be better." This attitude can serve a lot of relationships.
Don't be afraid to try something you think you can't do.
There's no such thing as the perfect man or woman. Look for the best overall package of ambition, kindness, consideration, self-esteem and intelligence. Otherwise you'll spend your life alone.
Spend time with your little children.
You can respect and learn from people even if you don't like them. You can learn something from everyone - because every person in the world knows SOMETHING that you don't.
Ten Rules Kids Won't Learn in School
1. Life is not fair. Get used to it. The average teen-ager uses the phrase
"It's not fair" 86 times a day.
2. The real world won't care as much about your self-esteem as your school
does. This may come as a shock.
3. Sorry, you won't make $40,000 a year right out of high school. And you won't
be a vice president of have a car phone, either. You may even have to wear a
uniform that doesn't have a designer label.
4. If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss.
5. Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a
different word for burger flipping. They called it opportunity.
6. It's not your parents' fault if you mess up. You're
responsible. This is the flip side of "It's my life" and "You're
not my boss."
7. Before you were born, your parents weren't boring. They got that way paying
your bills and listening to you.
8. Life is not divided into semesters. And you don't get summers off. Not even spring
break. You are expected to show up every day for eight hours, and you don't get
a new life every 10 weeks.
9. Smoking does not make you look cool. Watch an 11-year-old with a butt in his
mouth. That's what you look like to any one over 20.
What you should have learned from your mother
My mother taught me there's a time and place for everything: "If you
are going to kill each other, do it outside. I just
finished cleaning the
house."
My mother taught me religion: "You had better pray that the stuff you
spilled will come out of the carpet."
My mother taught me religion: "No job is waiting for me when I am unemployed."
My mother taught me logic: "Because I said so, that's why."
My mother taught me foresight: "Make sure you wear clean
underwear. You never know when you might be in an accident and
be taken to the hospital."
My mother taught me control: "Keep laughing, and
I will give you
something to cry about."
My mother taught me about the science of osmosis: "Shut your mouth,
and eat your supper."
My mother taught me about being a contortionist: "Look at the back
of your neck. It's filthy."
My mother taught me about stamina: "You will sit there until all that
spinach is finished."
My mother taught me about weather: "Your room looks like it was hit
by a tornado."
My mother taught me about straight talk: "If I told you once, I told
you a million times, don't exaggerate."
My mother taught me self-control: "Don't go near the cake. I made it
for my bridge club."
My mother taught me about behavior modification: "Please stop acting
like your father."
My mother taught me it is more impressive when others discover your
good qualities without your help.
My mother taught me the quickest way to double your money is to
fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
My mother taught me a closed mouth gathers no foot.
Living with Hate
I’ve been meaning to say thank you for eight years. Now I’m going to do
it.
I had a situation at work that was making me miserable. I’d wake up in
the middle of the night perspiring and hating the people who had caused the
problem. I developed a rotten cold that I couldn’t get rid of for
months. Then, in March 1990, I read a Gem of the day in your
column. It said: “Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you
despise live rent-free in your head.” That did it. Whenever I would become
angry, I would recite that Gem to myself. Within a week, my cold
disappeared. Thanks a million.
Calculate your life expectancies write a response to 1 for May 31 20 points
Identify the age you think you will die after completing some of these calculators:
http://www.livingto100.com/quiz.htm
http://www.northwesternmutual.com/games/longevity/longevity-main.html
Answer this after doing the calculators:
1. Now suppose you are now within 12 months of your calculated life expectancy, identify what YOU will do in this time. Explain specifically why you are not doing these activities now.
Email your findings to your Team and bring a printed copy to me
Write answer these 2 areas and send response to team and a printed copy to me: 100 points
Choose 4 of these
1. Why am I in college?
2. Attend stress-reducing event, write about it. What was it and how did it
help you?
3. What one word you want others to say about
you upon hearing about your death?
4. If I lived in a different time - Would Life be better then or now? Why?
5. Write about my most embarrassing moment.
6. Identify your favorite TV/media character-write a description about them via
health (physical, social, emotional spiritual and cultural).
Choose 6 of these
1. Imagine life if you live it over. How would it be different? What would
you do over? Why?
2. Identify who is, where is and what is my support system. Tell them they are!
3. How do I live life to the fullest? What would I rather be doing today with
my life?
4. What song title would best describe my life? "Don't
worry be happy" Which would I rather have for a title? (Make up
song title, if none exists)
5. Where do I go to get away from stress? What is my favorite place relax and
get away from stress?
6. Write a for sale ad for yourself, including selling price.
7. Is anything worthless?
8. Write about time you felt discriminated against.
9. Make a list of 25 things you want to experience before you die- place in
wallet and refer to often.
10. What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I realized it sooner. What
would I do to increase the enjoyment factor of my life? Write yourself a
permission slip to do it?
11. Describe how winning the lottery would make YOU a different person.
Individual assignment due 2nd class meeting "written anonymously - place name on cover sheet" 100 points
Write in letter to Aunt Sara-about a stress problem you have as an adult student/parent/spouse/employee(r). Class members responding will identify what parts of the problem can be controlled and identify techniques on how to manage the parts of the stressful situation which cannot be controlled.
In the letter identify:
a. what stresses you
b. where you get stressed
c. when the stress occurs
d. why you get stressed
e. what you might suggest for solving the problem
Individual assignment 50 points