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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-Disciplinewhen I accept thatthings do not always gomy way.

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Self-Discipline ExampleI show self-disciplinewhen I finish mychores beforeplaying.

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Self-Discipline WordsSelf-controlDisciplineWillpowerRestraintComposure

FirmnessSoundnessStabilityPatiencePoise

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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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DiscernGuard Your StepsWhen water flowsalong a riverbed, there is a give-andtake between water and soil.

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RestrainSelf-Discipline isaccepting theopportunity torestrain 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?

Platos 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-Command

Self-discipline involves self-government:keeping ones internal faculties in properrelationship.

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Foundation of Self-Discipline

The foundation of self-discipline is theability to control ones 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 BearDiscuss various ways theblack bear demonstratesself-discipline.

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Discussion Questions for Black BearWhat can we learn from thebehavior of the black bearthat will translate into humanactivities?

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Discussion Questions for Black BearHow 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 useAnd if you listen, well, Im here to tell you, you cannot loseA simple song, simple melody, to remind you that you can beThe greatest ever, defeated never, even though sometimes you may lose

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Yes You CanChorusYes you can, you can do anything if you try, just tryYes you can, but you have to believe and rely on what you have insideYou can make it through your trials, for your trials will just make you strongYou can do anything, yes you can, oh

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Yes You CanTeach your children well, its time to tell them just who they areTrain them as they go to let them know that they can go farOh my brother why do you wait, tomorrow night just be too lateFor 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 anythingNo matter what if you can just conceive it, if you believe it, then you can achieve it.

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