Mom and I saw this at the Community Center the other day. We stood chatting about it for a bit and then she took a picture. We had a plan.
When we got home, we printed the picture and cut between the words so we each could take a word for the week and stick it up somewhere where we would see it a few times a day. I have my word taped to my toothbrush.
Whatever your word, the idea is to bring your awareness to it during the day for a week. And during that time, you’ll probably find ways to bring the word into action. Then, after a week, you can pick a new word, and so on. After awhile, you’ll need to make a new poster with new words. 🙂
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I chose Patience ( being patient ) for my word this week.
What is another word for patience? ( being patient )
Noun
The capacity (ability) to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed (mad) or anxious
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
The quality of being empathetic ( understanding )
Similar words…
Calm, tolerant, understanding, gentle, accepting, cool, even-tempered.
Opposite words…
Impatient, agitated, frustrated, irritable, intolerant, angry
A person might think they’re a patient person when everything is “going their way”.
Like when you get to do exactly what you want or get whatever you want at the moment you want these things.
Those times are great when they happen, but there’s always going to be days when that doesn’t happen for you.
Like when….
You have to wait in a long lineup and you’re tired or hungry or bored
Or
You have to wait for your baby brother or sister to be dressed before you can go outside to play
Or
When you want mommy or daddy to play with you but they have to finish their work first
Or
When you have to wait for your turn on the swings or slide…
These times can be super hard and frustrating too.
Here are a few tips that I learned and I practice when things don’t go the way I want them to go.
First thing I do is take a breath. Maybe two or three. (This gives me some time to think about what I’m going to do next.)
I focus (think about) on how fun it’ll be when I get to do the thing ( or have the thing )
Sing a song or make one up! ( this little activity will pass the time )
I remind myself that I can’t always get what I want. That’s life!
I tell myself that “it’s ok if I’m disappointed right now ( or frustrated or mad ) but I’m going to practice being patient because I have choices.
And I remind myself to never ever give up trying when I don’t succeed at being patient every time.
The art of being patient or having patience comes with practice. Just like with any other skill.
If you have some ideas/tips to share, send me a note.
I’ll be here waiting patiently! 🙂
My word of the week is peace
What’s another word for PEACE?
A treaty agreeing to peace (a document that people sign)
Freedom from contact with any person
A period or time free from engagement
The safety from imminent danger provided by a place or location
Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness
Used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of a conversation
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*Word hippo online dictionary
I like this word…I like how it sounds when I say it and I like what it stands for…
I like the idea of people getting along and respecting each other. Fighting and hurting somebody else is never really a good idea.
Although I don’t mind loud noises from mighty machines, fireworks or music concerts, I find that after a while I need to find a quiet place or get some peace from the sounds.
Being at peace in my body is a great feeling. It’s worth my time and energy to make sure that I get enough exercise and rest and food so that my body has the best chance at feeling that feeling.
When I think about PEACE, I visualize a circle of people (with their pets and stuffies), all around the world, singing and dancing and smiling and happy together. I like that picture in my mind.
Peace is a choice. I think it’s a good and life-changing one…
I’d love to know your thoughts on this word…maybe through a little note or some art or a poem…
Peace,
Iggy ❤️
My Word of the week this week is Inspiration
What does inspiration mean?
According to Word Hippo (online dictionary) inspiration means all of this!!!
Noun:
*(physiology) The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.
(countable) A breath, a single inhalation.
*A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.
*The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
*A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
*A new idea, especially one which arises suddenly and is clever or creative.
(This is the definition that we’ll focus on for today)
My inspiration experience…
I was inspired to create my website after spending a day reading some past issues of the Kids STAR newspaper. (That was a newspaper written especially for kids by some very clever and creative kids.)
I borrowed some of the great ideas that they had come up with and then I was inspired to add some new stuff.
And since I love working on my website, I find that I continue to be inspired….cool eh?
So, here’s the question…where does the inspiration come from? How is it that, all of a sudden, an idea just shows up in your head?
Although I don’t really know the answers, I’m happy that inspiration exists.
Have you ever been inspired to make or create something?
Maybe you’ll be inspired to send me a note and tell me all about it! 😀
I chose kindness as my word this week.
I wanted to be sure that I knew what I could do to bring the word into action, so I looked up the definition.
What is kindness in simple words?
According to the dictionary, kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Kindness is more than deeds.
It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another up.
~Plato
Here are some real-life examples of how you can be kind every day!
Smile
Hold the door open
Give an honest compliment
Thank someone who you appreciate
Be a good listener
Offer your help to someone
Ask the person who's serving you how their day is going
Share your snack or toy with someone
Pick up your toys in the playroom
Can you think of other ways to show kindness?
I chose HOPE as my word of the week this week.
According to Word Hippo (dictionary), Hope is…
As a Noun:
A belief that something either can or will happen
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
A feeling of optimism
A person or thing that is a source of hope
A strong desire
A cheerful and optimistic attitude
The potential for achievement or excellence
The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
As a Verb:
To expectantly want something to happen
To intend to do something
To have a strong want or desire
To depend on with full trust or confidence
To direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something
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Having hope or being hopeful can make all the difference in the world for someone…
*Research indicates that hope can help us manage stress and anxiety and cope with adversity. It contributes to our well-being and happiness and motivates positive action. Hopeful people believe they can influence their goals, and that their efforts can have a positive impact.
https://www.psychologytoday.com › ...
Why Hope Matters | Psychology Today Canada
A little story about when being hopeful was helpful…
Going to a playgroup with my friends is one of my most favorite things to do. The night before, I always make sure that my bag is packed with my blankie and snacks and I take the time to lay out my clothes because doing all this makes me feel happy and excited for what’s to come.
So you can imagine my surprise and super disappointment when I woke up the morning of my playgroup day with a really nasty cold. I was sneezing and coughing and my nose was all drippy and my body felt like it had been run over by a mighty machine. I told my mom I felt fine but I really didn’t and she knew that. Also, I might be contagious and I didn’t want any of my friends to get sick because of me.
This is when being hopeful comes in handy…
Mom reminded me that taking care of a body that is sick with a cold requires lots of rest time, healthy food, and plenty of fluids so that my body can heal.
So, instead of being grumpy, I chose to be hopeful that I would be feeling much better the following week and I focused on doing some stay-at-home activities that made me feel happier. Arts and crafts and video games helped.
Never ever give up on your dreams and never ever lose hope…
Love,
Iggy
So…
I choose to be hopeful.
I choose to be optimistic and positive.
I choose to be upbeat and cheerful.
I choose to look on the bright side.
Why?
Because I feel better about myself and the world around me when I act in these ways.
Can you think of a time when being hopeful helped you get through something difficult?
My word of the week this week is courage.
What does courage mean?
Noun
The quality of a confident character not to be afraid or intimidated easily but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
The ability to do things which one finds frightening.
Verb
(obsolete) To encourage. [15th-17th c.]
(Word hippo dictionary)
Synonyms
Bravery, fortitude, fearlessness, resolution, daring, heroism
Antonyms
Cowardice, fear
Courage comes in many shapes, sizes and forms.
There are big acts of courage such as rushing into a burning building to save lives and smaller acts of courage like trying out new foods.
In all ways, being courageous is admirable and some say that having courage is even life changing! What do you think?
Here’s my list of a few everyday courageous things…
Trying out a new activity, like learning to ride a bike
Asking someone to be your friend
Doing something by yourself for the first time
Standing up for someone who is being picked on
Asking questions and asking for help
Never ever giving up on your dream…not letting fear stop you.
There have been some grand acts of courage by some brave and determined people…
This is a small sampling of a list from www.examplesyourdictionary.com
Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr all fought for equal rights in their own courageous ways
Joan of Arc and Jesus Christ courageously died for their beliefs
The Pilgrims who came to the USA had no idea what they were about to face. That takes courage!
Anne Frank was courageous and so was her family because they had to hide from the Nazis during the war
Mother Teresa lived amongst the poorest of the poor
Sir Edmund Hillary climbed Mount Everest!
Here are a few quotes that might inspire you to be courageous in some way everyday…
“Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.”
Bethany Hamilton
“Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use”
Ruth Gordon
Courage doesn’t always roar: Sometimes it’s the little voice at the end of the day that says: “I will try again tomorrow.”
Mary Anne Radmacher
“Courage. KIndness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.”
R.J. Palacio
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Perhaps you would like to share a story about when you were courageous! (that takes courage!)
If you design a poster, I’d love to see it!