Activity: ASSESS ASPECTS OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT

Draw a large circle on a blank sheet of paper. Divide the circle into 8
segments. In each segment, write some descriptions of the different aspects of
yourself as follows:

1. Physical Self. Describe yourself. Try not to censor any thoughts which come
to your mind. Include descriptions of your height, weight, facial appearance,
and quality of skin, hair and descriptions of body areas such as your neck,
chest, waist, legs.

2. Intellectual Self. Include here an assessment of how well you reason and
solve problems, your capacity to learn and create, your general amount of
knowledge, your specific areas of knowledge, wisdom you have acquired,
and insights you have.

3. Emotional Self. Write as many words or phrase about typical feelings you
have, feelings you seldom have, feelings you try to avoid, feelings you
especially enjoy, feelings from your past and present, and feelings which are
associated with each other.

4. Sensual Self. Write how you feel as a sensual person. What sense do you
use most – sight, hearing, speaking, smelling, touching? How do you feel
about the different ways you take in information - through the eyes, ears,
mouth, nose, pores, and skin. In what ways do you let information in and out
of your body?

5. Interactional Self. Include descriptions of your strengths and weaknesses in

intimate relationships and relationships to friends, family, co-students and
strangers in social settings. Describe the strengths and weaknesses which
your friends and family have noticed. Describe what kind of son or daughter,
brother or sister you are.

6. Nutritional Self. How do you nourish yourself? What foods do you like and
dislike? What do you like and dislike about these?

7. Contextual Self. Descriptors could be in the areas of maintenance of your

living environment: reaction to light, temperature, space, weather, colors,
sound and seasons and your impact on the environment.

8. Spiritual Self or Life Force. Write words or phrases which tell about how you
feel in this area. This could include your feelings about yourself and
organized religion, reactions about your spiritual connections to others,
feelings about your spiritual development and history, and thought about your
metaphysical self. Think about your inner peace and joy. Think about your
spiritual regimen or routine.
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
INGREDIENTS:
1 TEASPOON OF IDEAS ½ CUP OF GOODWILL
1 PINCH OF POSITIVITY ¾ CUP OF IMAGINATION
1 LB OF LEADERSHIP 2 SPOONFULS OF TEAMWORK
1 CUP OF MARKET VISION 3 TABLESPOONS OF CHALLENGE
AND 1 BAG OF HOPE!

Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

Reading: DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

Human Development focuses on human growth and changes across the
lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and
emotional growth.

The study of human developmental stages is essential to understanding how

humans learn, mature and adapt. Throughout their lives, humans go through various
stages of development.

The human being is either in a state of growth or decline, but either condition
imparts change. Some aspects of our life change very little over time, are
consistent. Other aspects change dramatically. By understanding these changes, we
can better respond and plan ahead effectively.
Remember: T.H.I.N.K. Before You Speak. Have Mindful Speech.

Reading: LIVING MINDFULLY

Living mindfully is like being an artist: you need the right tools to practice your
craft, and you need to constantly refine your technique to achieve your creative
potential. In the same way, using the present moment tools below will help you to
hone a consistent mindfulness practice that will in time lead to a more aware,
compassionate and fulfilling way of life.

Tool 1: Breathe Mindfully. Use your breath as an anchor to still your mind and bring
your focus back to the present moment.

Tool 2: Listen Deeply. Listen with intention; let others fully express themselves and
focus on understanding how they think and feel.

Tool 3: Cultivate Insight. See life as it is, allowing each experience to be an

opportunity for learning.

Tool 4: Practice Compassion. Consider the thoughts and feelings of others and let
tenderness, kindness and empathy be your guides.

Tool 5: Limit Reactivity. Observe rather than be controlled by your emotions. Pause,
breathe, and choose a skillful response based on thoughtful speech and nonviolence under every
condition.

Tool 6: Express Gratitude. Practice gratitude daily and expand it outward,

appreciating everyone and everything you encounter.

Tool 7: Nurture Mutual Respect. Appreciate our common humanity and value
different perspectives as well as your own.

Tool 8: Build Integrity. Cultivate constructive values and consistently act from
respect, honesty and kindness.

Tool 9: Foster Leadership. Engage fully in life and in community. Share your unique
talents and generosity so that others can also be inspired.

Tool 10: Be Peace. Cultivate your own inner peace, becoming an agent for
compassionate action and social good.
The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence

Most commonly, we discourage in five general ways:

ambitious.

n mistakes as a way to motivate change or improved behavior.

We make constant comparisons (self to others, siblings to one another).

do it as well.

Encouragement is not a technique nor is it a special language used to gain

compliance.

Encouragement conveys the idea that all human beings are worthwhile,
simply because they exist.