The 6 Pillars of the "Be Classy" program are to count your blessings, look for the good, perform acts of kindness, serve others, motivate yourself/set goals, and know you are valued. The program started out as an anti-bullying program that ended up having lots of rewards for self-esteem and greater happiness.
The school has students write in a gratitude journal every day and answer these questions:1. What did you see the day before that was good?
2. What are you grateful for?
3. What is something you did that was good?
Then, students reflect on the things they've written throughout the day. Doing so serves as a constant reminder that students can do their best and can view the world around them in a positive way. The idea is that if they feel good on the inside, they'll want to do good on the outside.
This goes along so well with my personal development reading today! I'm currently reading "The One Minute Manager" by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. My favorite quote from my reading today was, "People who feel good about themselves produce good results." I know I work best and get more done when I feel good about myself (although I am pretty efficient at cleaning house when I'm furious! Ha!). And I'm sure it's the same for everyone else. The truth is, we all just want to feel needed and appreciated. We all want to feel important.
My husband and I tried to start a gratitude journal once before but it didn't last long. :/ I think my goal for this month is going to be to implement the "Be Classy" program in my own life. These really are great habits for anyone to get into! And what better habit to develop in November - the month of Thanksgiving - than to get in a habit of being grateful and counting your blessings?
What do you think? Could you benefit from implementing the "Be Classy" program in your life? Do you already do something like this?
I'd love to hear about what helps you keep a positive outlook in life!
<3 Deise
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