Motivation

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Videos

Why is learning English important ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeahvBKzMLw



Sunscreen - What is life about ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHE_XGtUNx4

Do you speak any English ?  (Humor)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cwWgxbqah0

Mr. Bean - The Exam (Humor)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhLjpsstPY

Do you really know who I am ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA4aRrbKsH0

Motivation

Wishes and Goals for 2013

What is Happyness and how can you achieve it ?

Are you happy ? Explain with examples.

I think happyness is when you achieve things, for example participate in class, try to learn more things and learn how to be self - sufficient. (see Maslow)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Maslow

Happyness also is to be curious, asking questions about the world....why and how are things happening around us....? Right now I am learning about the Universe, how the earth was born and I am asking myself if humans would be able to travel at light speed in the future...


Psychologist Martin Seligman provides the acronym PERMA to summarize Positive Psychology's correlational findings: humans seem happiest when they have

1. Pleasure (tasty foods, warm baths, etc.),
2. Engagement (or flow, the absorption of an enjoyed yet challenging activity),
3. Relationships (social ties have turned out to be extremely reliable indicator of happiness),
4. Meaning (a perceived quest or belonging to something bigger), and
5. Accomplishments (having realized tangible goals).

See more under:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness

Patrick's indicators of happyness :)

1. Health 

2. Family (share activities)

3. Love (parents, relationships, children)

4. School (learn to know new things, not just grades !!!)

5. Hobbies (sports, art, music)

6. Social work (helping the world)

7. Friends

What did I do wrong last year and what do I want to do better this year ?

Example: Help more at home

Last year I did not do anything at home, I fought with my parents and was lazy.

This year I want to help more, so my parents can be happy. I want them to be proud of me.

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How can I get motivated ?

Step 1:  

I can do it !

Before learning anything in life students have to have a positive attitude about their own will and capacity.

Click here to watch this great motivational video about independency
















Step 2: 

I want to be independent !

Watch this great video: Despierta papá, despierta !!! (: en Español para los padres e hijos :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmW63jy0Cv4

Why do I need English ?

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