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Character EducationMr. Anderson

Character TraitSelf-Discipline

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Self-Discipline Definition:

Thinking about your words and actions, and then making choices that are right for you and others.

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Self-Discipline Example

I show Self-Discipline

when I accept that

things do not always go

my way.

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Self-Discipline Example

I show self-discipline

when I finish my

chores before

playing.

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Self-Discipline Words

Self-control Discipline Willpower Restraint Composure

Firmness Soundness Stability Patience Poise

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Patient Definition:

Demonstrating uncomplaining endurance under distress.

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Key Concepts

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FocusLook Beyond Self

Self-Discipline is theopposite of selfindulgence.

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Discern

Guard Your Steps

When water flows

along a riverbed,

there is a give-and

take between water

and soil.

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Restrain

Self-Discipline is

accepting the

opportunity to

restrain yourself.

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TurnTurn Away

A wise personrecognizes when atemptation is tostrong to resist andturns away from it.

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Support

Seek AccountabilityAccountability is invoking thestrength of teamwork to face achallenge.

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Self-Discipline Quotes

The Greek philosopher Plato was onceasked, “What man is most fit to govern atown?”

Plato’s reply: “He that can well governhimself.”

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Self-Discipline Quotes

“We become just by the practice of justactions, self-controlled by exercising selfcontrol, and courageous by performingacts of courage.”

-Aristotle

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Self-Discipline

Is not negative restraint but rather positive life management. Self-discipline is havinga focus broader than self-indulgence. Itbrings selfish desires under control inorder to achieve a greater end.

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Self-Management

Maintaining a personal budget is anexcellent example of self-discipline.

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Internal Chain-of-CommandSelf-discipline involves self-government:keeping one’s internal faculties in properrelationship.

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Foundation of Self-DisciplineThe foundation of self-discipline is theability to control one’s thoughts, actions,attitudes, and feelings.

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Self-Discipline Questions

How is self-disciplinedemonstrated in theclassroom?

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Black Bear

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Discussion Questions for “Black Bear”

Discuss various ways theblack bear demonstratesself-discipline.

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Discussion Questions for Black Bear”

What can we learn from thebehavior of the black bearthat will translate into humanactivities?

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Discussion Questions for Black Bear

How can self-discipline help youachieve your goals as you refuseto allow immediate desires tocompromise long-term goals andmake choices that will benefit youboth now and in the future?

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Watch your thoughts; they become words.Watch your words; they become actions.Watch your actions; they become habits.Watch your habits; they become character.Watch your character; for it becomes your destiny!!!

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A wise old owl sat in an oak,The more he saw, the less hespoke,

The less he spoke, the more heheard,Wish I could be like that old bird!!!

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YES YOU CAN

(verse 1) Listen, gather round I found something that you

can use And if you listen, well, I’m here to tell you, you

cannot lose A simple song, simple melody, to remind you

that you can be The greatest ever, defeated never, even though

sometimes you may lose

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Yes You Can

Chorus Yes you can, you can do anything if you try,

just try Yes you can, but you have to believe and rely

on what you have inside You can make it through your trials, for your

trials will just make you strong You can do anything, yes you can, oh

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Yes You Can

Teach your children well, it’s time to tell them just who they are

Train them as they go to let them know that they can go far

Oh my brother why do you wait, tomorrow night just be too late

For God gave the provision, made the decision, you can do all things through your faith

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Yes You Can

(Vamp) I can, I can, I can, yes I can do anything No matter what if you can just conceive it, if

you believe it, then you can achieve it.

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