Health, Strand 2, Day 2
Objectives:
To explore the emotion of anger and identify how to positively cope with this emotion
To identify, describe, and provide coping techniques for individual stressors (both stress and eustress)
Daily Quotation:
"If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow" Chinese Proverb
First 10 minutes: Meet in the Little Theater for a session of Yoga. Below are three beginner options to try:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH7tSvWzpKE&list=PLG9rjltyESMy1tr1qeUT2kOp52w8427QH&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyHUr9Q5cSQ&list=PLG9rjltyESMy1tr1qeUT2kOp52w8427QH&index=3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0xZ3iOswYM&list=PLG9rjltyESMy1tr1qeUT2kOp52w8427QH&index=1
Write the following definitions in your books on page 60
Namaste: The best of me accepts the best of you.
Anger: A strong feeling of displeasure mixed with an urge to fight back.
Forgiveness: A decision to let go of resentment or anger.
Discuss this question: Is anger a negative or a positive emotion? Why or why not?
Anger, like other emotions is neither positive or negative. It is the action that creates negativity or positivity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsVq5R_F6RA: 4 tips to control anger
Box Breathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEmt1Znux58
Quietly read page 61. Highlight the answers to the following questions:
What are some ways to stay in control when I get angry?
Which of these methods will most help me when I get angry?
On page 62, write down at least 5 things that bug you and discuss them with your table buddies.
Watch the video on forgiveness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YER_3afM20
How can forgiving someone help with your mental emotional health?
Story of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese. (Jackie had to overcome anger and unfairness in order to succeed)
