ANNATUDE

Session 2: Enthusiasm!

ZERIZUT

Mindful Body

• Smiling Exercise

• Superhero Exercise

Gratitude Recap

• Does anyone want to share a gratitude goal? How are you working to meet it?

• What is the most important role gratitude plays in your life?

• Thank you jar

ENTHUSIASM!!!!!

• What does enthusiasm look like?

• Do you know anyone who has a lot of enthusiasm?

Elements of enthusiasm:

• ENERGY!!!!

• Humor/Laughter

• Joy/Cheerfulness

• Carefulness

• Diligence

• Opposites of enthusiasm– Being lazy– Being lethargic– Being negative

Laugh a little!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMJXvsCLu6s

Anna: very funny

“What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.” –Yiddish Proverb

What makes you laugh?

Some favorites

• Shel Silverstein Poem• Jokes:

– What did 0 say to 8?– What do you call

cheese that’s not yours?

– How do you make a tissue dance?

Some more funnies…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLw-9dpHtcU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQvanCpC3Q

Setting Our Kabbalot

• A small, achievable goal that has to do with the value.

• Examples:– Do my chores without being asked.– Don’t say the words “I’m bored!”– Go to bed at my bedtime.– Do my very best work on my assignments.– Make someone smile today.

Focus Phrase

• Helps us remember our kabbalot. Try to reflect on your focus phrase for a minute or two each morning.– Examples:

• Just do it!• Songs that make you want to dance!• Woohoo!• Ruach!• Stomp your feet! Clap your hands!• Take pride in my work!