How to Start Prioritizing

How to Start Prioritizing You do many things during the day, in fact, you do even more things during the week or month. Things may pile up on your to-do list, or you may just have a very long list to begin with! This is normal and natural. We all have different responsibilities and tasks […]

What is Action-Effort?

What is Action-Effort? When you are given a task to complete, there are many different ways you can approach it. Something as simple as doing homework or practicing a martial arts form, actually has many different parts important to successfully accomplishing it. You may think it’s as easy as just completing whatever task you’re assigned, […]

Lead By Example

Lead By Example You talk to, and look at, a lot of people during the day. It is probably one of the most obvious parts of your day! You may see some people doing impressive or kind things, while others do awful or unkind things. But if you think about it you will realize that […]

Pick Up Your Belongings

Pick Up Your Belongings Throughout the day, as you pass through your home, school, and various other places, you will use many things. For example, you may play with your video games after school or use special training equipment at the martial arts studio. These things may help you do certain activities, or they may […]

Thank You, and I Love You

Thank You, and I Love You When you do something kind or caring for a loved one, like a sibling or friend, you do it to show them your love and respect. But it is equally important to show them gratitude and appreciation when they do something kind for you, or simply because you want […]

Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution Disagreements happen all the time. Wherever you are, whether it’s at school, at home, or even at the martial arts studio, you will likely face a conflict at some point in time. It is important to remember that this is a natural part of life. You can have conflicts with people you love […]

Personal Hygiene

Personal Hygiene We all know hygiene is important. Things like keeping your lunchbox clean or vacuuming your room are both examples of hygienic things to do, so personal hygiene is just another way of being hygienic. Personal hygiene is about keeping your body clean by taking care of it and making sure you are always […]

Organization

Organization As you get older and become more mature, you will have more responsibilities, and part of that is learning how to be organized. This means keeping your things in an orderly way and planning your activities or tasks appropriately. Like everything else you will learn about as you get older, it takes a little […]

Respect your Teacher

Respect your Teacher Your education is a very important part of your growth. Teachers are a big part of your life, from your regular schoolteachers to your tutors and martial arts instructors. They help you learn all the things you need to know to succeed in life. Without the hard work and dedication of teachers, […]

Go the Extra Mile

Go the Extra Mile When you are given the opportunity to face a new challenge, it can be tempting to try just hard enough to pass. For example, if you are going to have a test in class, but you think you know enough to get a good grade, you may not think it’s worth […]