>Character:
Building Character Muscles

>Self-Worth:
Dealing With Anger

Tony Silva, Principal
Armand R. Dupont School
Allenstown, NH

Sample Secondary Weekly Journal

Character: Building Character Muscles

Question of the Week
How is my life rich?

Something to Think About
If I keep my good character, I shall be rich.
Platonicus

The American Heritage Dictionary defines rich as "possessing great material wealth." It goes on to define rich as "having great worth or value, having an abundant supply, meaningful and significant, very productive."

A person can enjoy a rich life without having much money or many possessions. She might be rich in love and respect. She might have an abundant supply of good health or good humor. She might have great value in the community because of her honesty or her determination. She might possess a wealth of knowledge. A person of good character is always rich because she prospers in the things that count.

Something to Write About
Describe the ways in which your life is rich. Which positive character traits do you possess that help make your life rich? Name one character muscle you might need to strengthen so you can enjoy a richer life at school and at home.

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Self-Worth: Dealing With Anger

Question of the Week
How do I deal with anger?

Something to Think About
The weight of a person's anger drags him down.
Ben Sira

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.
Golda Meir

Carrying around a lot of anger is like carrying around a large and heavy load. Do you agree with this statement? Why? What is the best way to let go of anger?

Something to Write About
List several of the things that make you angry. Describe how you react to these things or situations. Now list several ways to deal with your anger in a positive way.

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