Luke Nielsen Media

Self-Awareness Accurate Self-Perception Identify personal qualities and interests. Accurate Self-Perception Differentiate how personal identity influences choices and outcomes. Self-Confidence Examine conditions that influence identity and self-efficacy. Family Time 147: Two-Minute Biography We all have a story. We all face challenges. We all have fears. We all have dreams. When we understand our stories, we can write the next chapters. Be the hero of your story. List biographical information about your life. Identify around five significant moments or eras of your life. Put that information together to create a brief biography of you. Consider how the major events of your life have influenced who you are. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Awareness Accurate Self-Perception Identify personal qualities and interests. Accurate Self-Perception Differentiate how personal identity influences choices and outcomes. Family Time 146: Core Values and Your Why We are not clothes or labels or socio-economic status. We are our values. Know your values. Know your purpose. That's who you are. Core Values Identify 3 to 5 Core Values Why are these your core values? Write them down. Your Why What is your purpose? About what are you most passionate? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Week 35 (May 1-5) Relationship Skills Relationship Building Express interest and appreciation for others. Create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with adults and students of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Family Time 143: Appreciation Discuss a meaningful relationship you've had this year, Share some appreciation with someone who has positively impacted you this year. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Goal Setting Reflect on the process and outcome of goal setting. Family Time 142: Goal Reflection Reflect on your goals from the beginning of the year. Have you accomplished your goals? If not, are you closer to your goal than you were at the beginning of this year? Have your goals changed? If so, how and why have your goals changed? What things have gone well? What have been your challenges? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Responsible Decision-Making Identifying Problems Define characteristics of safe and unsafe situations, including online safety. Family Time 141: Safety What makes a situation dangerous or unhealthy? Give examples of potentially dangerous or unhealthy situations, both in the physical world and online. How do you avoid dangerous or unhealthy situations? How do you manage dangerous or unhealthy situations? What defines a “safe place” for you? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Relationship Skills Communication Demonstrate ability to adapt to various forms of communication in formal and informal contexts. Demonstrate cooperative behaviors in a group (e.g., encourage, acknowledge other perspectives and opinions, compromise, reach consensus). Recognize that the same norms and behaviors for face-to-face interactions apply to interactions through social media. Demonstrate consideration for social norms of other cultures and traditions. Family Time 140: Communication and Situation Consider different social situations. Do your communication styles and strategies change based on the setting and the people involved? In what ways does it change? How do you adapt your communication to different environments and still stay true to who you are? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Self-Discipline and Self-Motivation Demonstrate the ability to take initiative. Demonstrate the ability to work independently. Family Time 139: Intrinsic Motivation Discuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Consider the risks and benefits of each. Discuss Theory X and Theory Y. Do you agree with one or the other? Describe a time you had to take initiative and work independently. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Responsible Decision-Making Ethical Responsibility Demonstrate awareness of equity, justice, fairness, and respect that positively impacts school and community. Family Time 138: Ethical Constructs Discuss equity, fairness, justice, and respect. Give an example of each. Discuss other constructs and theories of ethics. How do those constructs impact our schools and our communities? Discuss Ends-Based, Rule-Based, and Care-Based approaches to solving ethical dilemmas. Which approach to ethical decision-making do you think you most often implement? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Relationship Skills Social Engagement Initiate and engage in social interactions with peers and adults. Analyze social situations and environments, including social media, and respond in ways that build/sustain healthy relationships. FAMILY TIME 137: Social Engagement Identify different types of positive relationships in your life. Consider different environments and situations. What makes those relationships healthy? What are some things you can do to help elevate your meaningful relationships? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Social Awareness Civic Engagement Demonstrate advocacy skills. Model active engagement in family, school, and community projects and events. Family Time 136: Civic Engagement In what ways are you engaged with your school, community, and extracurricular activities? Why might it be important to support and advocate for school, community, and social groups? How might you want to practice civic engagement in the future? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Responsible Decision-Making Evaluating and Reflecting Reflect on the positive and negative consequences of decisions for oneself and others. Reflect on past decisions and apply learning to new situations. Demonstrate consideration of the impact of traditions, experiences, and cultures of others in their decisions and outcomes. Family Time 134: Reflection Reflect on a situation or period from your life. How have some of your past decisions positively and/or negatively impacted your life? How have you learned from those outcomes and changed your decision-making? How does your background impact your decision-making? Consider traditions, family, culture, etc. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Organizational Skills Select the appropriate supplies and tools needed for completion of tasks and/or projects. Manage materials, space, time and responsibilities effectively. Family Time 135: Organization & Scheduling Examine your goals from the beginning of the year. Identify a specific short-term goal. (The last quarter of the school year.) Identify the time, materials, skills, and other resources necessary to complete the task. Set up a process or schedule to help manage and monitor your time and progress. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Relationship Skills Teamwork Demonstrate collaborative skills with others (listen, encourage, acknowledge opinions, compromise, reach consensus). Acknowledge others' diverse strengths and contributions to a group/team effort. Present multiple techniques when providing feedback to others. Demonstrate graciousness in winning and losing. Family Time 133: Teams Discuss groups and teams. Identify aspects of successful teams. Identify a successful team and discuss why that team is successful. Consider the contributions of diverse skills, strengths, and personalities. Consider how teams communicate. How can we show “grace”, or good sportsmanship, in success and failure? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Social Awareness Perspective-Taking and Empathy Demonstrate awareness of different cultures and a respect for human dignity. Appreciating Diversity and Respect for Others Articulate contributions of various social and cultural groups. Family Time 132: Dignity & Respect Identify positive contributions of multiple social and/or cultural groups, and/or identify ways people from different backgrounds have positively impacted your life. Identify a person you respect. Why do you respect that person? Discuss dignity and respect. What is human dignity? How can we treat others with dignity? How can we disagree with others and still treat them with dignity? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Self-Discipline and Self-Motivation Model the ability to adapt and overcome obstacles. Family Time 131: Adaptation Discuss adaptation. Describe some ways you've had to adapt to situations. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Responsible Decision-Making Analyzing Situations and Solving Problems Generate multiple solutions for solving problems in a variety of situations. Consider the well-being of self and others when making decisions. Family Time 130: Brainstorming Discuss Blue Sky and other brainstorming strategies. Identify a problem or issue. Brainstorm a variety of solutions to this problem. How do we consider the perspectives and well-being of others when problem-solving? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Relationship Skills Communication Recognize the impact of cell phone/tablet or other electronic forms on social interactions. Family Time 129: Technology, Communication, and Mental Health How do your electronic devices impact your communication? How does technology impact your mental health? Consider how we might better utilize and manage technology to improve our communication and mental health. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Ernest from Earth" is a middle grade to young adult novel. It's a story about empathy. It's a story about social issues and growing up. Ernest is a twelve-year-old boy growing up on Earth in the Twenty-Second Century, an Earth that exists free of poverty, bigotry, famine, or war. The citizens of Earth live in peace, traveling the cosmos as readily as they once navigated country highways; but Ernest is separated from his family on one such trip and finds himself on a planet eerily similar to Earth's past, with the exception of its red- and blue-skinned inhabitants. Ernest befriends a red boy named Dat, and he is forced to live in a world of racial tension and division the likes of which he has never known. Ernest operates as both an observer and a participant in the struggles around him, all while facing the challenges of growing up. Ernest and his friend Dat face bullies and a sense of isolation. They learn of tragedy and friendship, and they are thrown into a powerful legal battle that continues to shape their understanding of existence and their places in it. Ernest's experiences leave him torn between his desire to return to his family and his idyllic life and the kinship he has formed with his adopted family, especially as they struggle through a glaringly unjust world. Ultimately, Ernest begins to question what is really right, and if his own world is as perfect as it seems. This is an audio and video series covering the book and the companion curriculum guide that addresses social-emotional and literacy standards. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Ernest from Earth" is a middle grade to young adult novel. It's a story about empathy. It's a story about social issues and growing up. Ernest is a twelve-year-old boy growing up on Earth in the Twenty-Second Century, an Earth that exists free of poverty, bigotry, famine, or war. The citizens of Earth live in peace, traveling the cosmos as readily as they once navigated country highways; but Ernest is separated from his family on one such trip and finds himself on a planet eerily similar to Earth's past, with the exception of its red- and blue-skinned inhabitants. Ernest befriends a red boy named Dat, and he is forced to live in a world of racial tension and division the likes of which he has never known. Ernest operates as both an observer and a participant in the struggles around him, all while facing the challenges of growing up. Ernest and his friend Dat face bullies and a sense of isolation. They learn of tragedy and friendship, and they are thrown into a powerful legal battle that continues to shape their understanding of existence and their places in it. Ernest's experiences leave him torn between his desire to return to his family and his idyllic life and the kinship he has formed with his adopted family, especially as they struggle through a glaringly unjust world. Ultimately, Ernest begins to question what is really right, and if his own world is as perfect as it seems. This is an audio and video series covering the book and the companion curriculum guide that addresses social-emotional and literacy standards. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Ernest from Earth" is a middle grade to young adult novel. It's a story about empathy. It's a story about social issues and growing up. Ernest is a twelve-year-old boy growing up on Earth in the Twenty-Second Century, an Earth that exists free of poverty, bigotry, famine, or war. The citizens of Earth live in peace, traveling the cosmos as readily as they once navigated country highways; but Ernest is separated from his family on one such trip and finds himself on a planet eerily similar to Earth's past, with the exception of its red- and blue-skinned inhabitants. Ernest befriends a red boy named Dat, and he is forced to live in a world of racial tension and division the likes of which he has never known. Ernest operates as both an observer and a participant in the struggles around him, all while facing the challenges of growing up. Ernest and his friend Dat face bullies and a sense of isolation. They learn of tragedy and friendship, and they are thrown into a powerful legal battle that continues to shape their understanding of existence and their places in it. Ernest's experiences leave him torn between his desire to return to his family and his idyllic life and the kinship he has formed with his adopted family, especially as they struggle through a glaringly unjust world. Ultimately, Ernest begins to question what is really right, and if his own world is as perfect as it seems. This is an audio and video series covering the book and the companion curriculum guide that addresses social-emotional and literacy standards. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Ernest from Earth" is a middle grade to young adult novel. It's a story about empathy. It's a story about social issues and growing up. Ernest is a twelve-year-old boy growing up on Earth in the Twenty-Second Century, an Earth that exists free of poverty, bigotry, famine, or war. The citizens of Earth live in peace, traveling the cosmos as readily as they once navigated country highways; but Ernest is separated from his family on one such trip and finds himself on a planet eerily similar to Earth's past, with the exception of its red- and blue-skinned inhabitants. Ernest befriends a red boy named Dat, and he is forced to live in a world of racial tension and division the likes of which he has never known. Ernest operates as both an observer and a participant in the struggles around him, all while facing the challenges of growing up. Ernest and his friend Dat face bullies and a sense of isolation. They learn of tragedy and friendship, and they are thrown into a powerful legal battle that continues to shape their understanding of existence and their places in it. Ernest's experiences leave him torn between his desire to return to his family and his idyllic life and the kinship he has formed with his adopted family, especially as they struggle through a glaringly unjust world. Ultimately, Ernest begins to question what is really right, and if his own world is as perfect as it seems. This is an audio and video series covering the book and the companion curriculum guide that addresses social-emotional and literacy standards. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Social Awareness Perspective-Taking and Empathy Evaluate and interpret social cues for how others feel and respond constructively. Recognize and validate the other person's feelings and perspective. Family Time 128: Read the Room What things might clue us into what others are thinking or feeling? How can we validate the feelings of others? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

I kicked off 2023 having a great conversation with some of my favorite people. We talked about New Year's resolutions and areas of personal focus. We discussed morning routines and favorite mantras. We hit topics ranging from cold exposure to Rip Taylor. My good friends Jason and Carter joined me in-studio. I'm fortunate to have both of those guys in my daily life. They keep me grounded and make me a better man. Drake and Mike joined us virtually. Drake is a friend who was also a former student of mine. Drake continually explores personal development and keeps me excited about new ideas. Mike is a friend and an amazing guy, who hosts an incredible podcast called Detoxicity. I always feel a little better about the world after talking with Mike. Join us for some meaningful conversation to kick of the new year. Love and Respect, Luke Follow Mike and Detoxicity: open.spotify.com/show/4yjiIzWOWIkWa9jZVtqwSy instagram.com/detoxpodguy/ lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Self-Discipline and Self-Motivation Demonstrate the ability to stay actively engaged and persist in activities. Demonstrate the ability to delay immediate gratification. Family Time 127: Discipline and Perseverance Define discipline and perseverance. Identify a time you had to delay immediate gratification for a long-term goal. Discuss how you felt after achieving that goal. Identify a new long-term goal. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

I am pleased to introduce a new podcast from Luke Nielsen Media. Art, Heart, and Iron will focus on personal wellness through the exploration of creativity, mental health, and physical health. I believe in the power of creativity. We all have something that was given to us for the express purpose of being brought to life. We can all put something into the world that didn't exist before. We can all share our unique voices. I believe mental well-being is a garden that needs constant tending. I believe emotional intelligence is the most powerful form of intelligence. We can strengthen our mental health. We can develop our emotional intelligence. I believe in physical strength and mental strength. I believe a strong mind and a strong body fuel each other. I believe in continuous growth. We are all capable of growth. We can all learn, and change, and adapt. We can move toward the people we would like to be. I love being a father, a teacher, and a coach. I teach visual arts and a character development and leadership course. I run a social-emotional learning program. I'm a strength and conditioning coach with a master's degree in sports science. I'm a longtime coach and a lifelong athlete. I'm an author. I've spoken for and collaborated with different organizations, and I've written different instructional curricula. I've been very fortunate to have a lot of amazing opportunities. I don't claim to be an expert on anything at all, but I am very passionate about a few things. I want to keep learning and growing in those areas. People have asked me what I ultimately want to do, or what I want to do next. The truth is, I love what I do now. I want to keep doing it. When I think of other things I'd like to do, I think of the 1970s TV show "Kung Fu". Cultural appropriation aside, I like the idea of wandering around being of service, offering whatever limited skills I have to help others. That's the idea behind this podcast. Maybe we can use our contemporary virtual tools to connect with others and offer a sense of community beyond a traditional podcast. As such, we will be doing live recordings for each episode. We'll cover specific topics related to creativity, mental health, and physical health; and listeners will have the chance to be a part of the experience virtually. We'll also post recordings of the live episodes. Thank you to everyone who interacts with any of these endeavors, and I'm excited for this new journey. Respect, Love, and Peace: Luke lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Awareness Self-Confidence Express positive beliefs in one's ability to achieve and contribute. Critique their abilities that lead to high quality results and outcomes. Family Time 126: Grit and Growth Mindset Discuss grit and growth mindset. Discuss a difficult experience. What did you learn from that experience? What personal traits helped you get through? Discuss the importance of doing difficult things. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Responsible Decision-Making Analyzing Situations and Solving Problems Consider multiple perspectives and views upon identifying a problem. Family Time 125: Opposing Views Select a social issue. Examine opposing viewpoints associated with that issue. Why do you think each viewpoint exists? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Relationship Skills Communication Deliver and receive compliments, feedback, and constructive critique, responding appropriately. Family Time 124: Gracious Receiver Think of one of the best compliments you've ever received. How did it make you feel? What might that say about you? Identify some of the best advice or criticism you've ever received. Did you act on that advice or criticism? How can we graciously deliver and receive compliments and criticism? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Let's think about why we think they ways we think. Know our biases. Own them, and take control of them. SEL Competency: Social Awareness --Appreciating Diversity and Respect for Others Recognize one's explicit and implicit biases and how they affect our understanding and judgment of others. Family Time 123: Biases Discuss biases. -Actor-Observer -Confirmation Bias -Affinity Bias -Conformity Bias -Contrast Effect -Overconfidence -Anchoring Identify some of your potential biases, and discuss how those biases impact your understanding of others. Consider empathy. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Family Time 122: Gratitude Create a list of things for which you are grateful. Write someone a thank you note. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Impulse Control Identify productive self-regulating strategies to process emotions and reframe thoughts and behaviors. Demonstrate productive self-regulating strategies to manage emotions and reframe thoughts and behaviors. Family Time 121: Framing Discuss perspective and reframing our perceptions. Take a stressful situation, and reframe it. Take seemingly negative things and find potential positives lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Awareness Accurate Self-Perception Categorize personal skills, strengths and interests the learner wants to develop. Select priorities for personal improvement that builds on strengths. Family Time 120: How You See You Discuss self-perception. How do you see yourself? Describe yourself. Focus on strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, etc. How does your perception for yourself impact your behavior? Discuss self-fulfilling prophecies. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Responsible Decision-Making Analyzing Situations and Solving Problems Identify when peer-pressure, social, and/or cultural norms affect decision-making. Family Time 119: Social Pressures Identify a social norm or social pressure and how that impacts your life. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Relationship Skills Communication Interpret and infer how facial expressions, body language, gestures, words, and tone of voice impact interactions. Use facial expressions, body language, gestures, words, and tone of voice to interact effectively with others in a variety of ways. Demonstrate attentive listening and responding to the needs, wants, and ideas of others. Family Time 118: Message Delivery and Active Listening Identify an effective communicator. Someone you know. Someone famous. Any example. Discuss the things that make that person an effective communicator. Consider nonverbal communication and tone. What makes a “good” listener? Discuss the components of “active listening”. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Social Awareness Civic Engagement Recognize the role of service in the functioning of our society. Identify strategies to improve the community. Family Time 117: Service Let's discuss service. What is service? Why is service important to a community? Identify ways we can serve our school community. Discuss a charitable organization you like. Big Question: If you could do one thing to improve the world–and you knew it wouldn't fail–what would you do? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Stress-Management Identify stressors that result in physical or emotional responses. Demonstrate healthy practices that can minimize or utilize stress and promote physical and mental wellness. Communicate the need for assistance to manage stress as needed. Family Time 116: Stress Management Discuss “healthy” and “unhealthy” stress. Bell Curve Discuss “healthy” and “unhealthy” ways of managing stress. Take the stressor or issue identified last week and create a list of healthy management strategies for dealing with that issue. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Awareness Identifying Emotions Recognize emotions as personal indicators of response to situations. Analyze emotional states that contribute to or detract from the learner's ability to make decisions. Identify situations that evoke an emotional response in self and others. Summarize how thoughts and emotions affect behavior. Family Time 115: Emotions and Decisions Discuss the elephant and the rider. Identify a stressor or situation that makes you feel particularly emotional. How does your emotional state impact your behavior? Discuss fight, flight, or freeze How does your emotional state impact your ability to learn? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Responsible Decision-Making Identifying Problems Identify a variety of problems and decisions that affect learners' lives. Family Time 114: Root of the Problem Identify a “problem” in your life. Challenges, stressors, responsibilities, etc. How does that problem impact your life? Brainstorm about the root–or cause–of that problem. Consider things that hinder your identified goals or areas of growth. Consider human needs. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Relationship Skills Relationship Building Demonstrate personal qualities and decisions that contribute to a healthy relationship. Identify and apply strategies for handling relationships that are not safe, healthy, or positive. Demonstrate advocacy skills for self and others when necessary. Family Time 113: Relationships and Self-Advocacy Identify a relationship you deem “healthy”. This could be from your life. It could be a movie. Any example. Identify the characteristics that seem to make that relationship “healthy”. Discuss self-advocacy and identify some strategies that might assist with handling unsafe or unhealthy relationships? lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Social Awareness Perspective-Taking and Empathy Demonstrate awareness of other people's emotions, life experiences, and perspectives through a cross-cultural lens. Appreciating Diversity and Respect for Others Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of differences and respect for human dignity. Demonstrate willingness to honor diverse points of view. Demonstrate consideration for the feelings, wishes, cultures, languages, histories, rights, and traditions of others. Work effectively with those who are similar and different from oneself. Family Time 112: Classmate Interview Come up with a list of interview questions. We will brainstorm as a class. We want to focus on questions that are deeper than surface level. (No favorite color, favorite food, etc.) We will draw numbers to pair up and interview our partners. We'll discuss what we learned. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Self-Management Goal Setting Create, monitor, adapt, and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life. Identify internal and external resources necessary to overcome obstacles in meeting goals. Family Time 111: Goals Now, we're adding some goals–or areas of growth–to our visuals for this year. Identify some goals–or areas of growth–for this year. 1 to 3 goals What might be some obstacles to achieving your goals? What resources might help you overcome these obstacles? Identify a couple repeatable practices to help you achieve your goals. Create “yes or no” questions to help you achieve your goals. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Family Time 110: Core Values We're adding our core values to our visual. What are your core values? (3 to 5) Why are these your core values? What lead you to identify these core values? How do your core values impact your decisions and behaviors? Write them down. FOCUS: Our core values form the foundation of who we are. Our core values help us make difficult decisions. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Balance": Family. Career. Obligations. Distractions. Life is busy. We have to find balance. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Family Time 109: Who Are You?: A new school year brings the return of our social-emotional learning curriculum. SEL FOCUS: Self-Awareness --Accurate Self-Perception --Identify personal qualities and interests. Self-Confidence --Create strategies focusing on positive affirmations. --Examine conditions that influence identity and self-efficacy. Over the next three weeks, we're going to create a visual for who you are and who you want to be. That will help direct and individualize our social-emotional learning for this year. First, we want to establish a positive self-image. List some of your interests. Activities, movies, music, etc. What are you bringing to the table? Identify some of your personal qualities and skills. Create a positive affirmation. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Good News: We're taking a look at Give Back Yoga Foundation and their work bringing yoga to those in need. Family Time 109: Who Are You?: A new school year brings the return of our social-emotional learning curriculum. "Balance": Family. Career. Obligations. Distractions. Life is busy. We have to find balance. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Ghosts": It's hard when the people we care about aren't around. There are little reminders everywhere. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Good News: This week, we're looking at Clean Cooking Alliance and their work supporting sustainable clean cooking for everyone. "Ghosts": It's hard when the people we care about aren't around. There are little reminders everywhere. Random Thoughts: That one line from "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Good Story" Bad times make good stories. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Good News: We're highlighting Rollshop and their work utilizing jiu jitsu as a positive outlet for those dealing with mental health issues. "Good Story": Bad times make good stories. Random Thoughts: Are cemeteries sound investments? Music: I leave you with John Hartford's "Tall Buildings" lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

"Counselor on the Bridge": I like Star Trek. I like the optimistic, forward-thinking view of humanity presented in Star Trek. I like that Star Trek: The Next Generation put a counselor on the bridge. lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

Good News: We're highlighting We Defy Foundation and their work supporting combat veterans through jiu jitsu. "Counselor on the Bridge": I like Star Trek. I like the optimistic, forward-thinking view of humanity presented in Star Trek. I like that Star Trek: The Next Generation put a counselor on the bridge. Nonsense: Confused clothes and an all toast restaurant? Music: I leave you with John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery". lukenielsen.com instagram.com/lukenielsenmedia facebook.com/medialukenielsen twitter.com/MediaNielsen YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfY... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/490xCoj... Luke Nielsen Media on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.