This document discusses personal identity, character, emotions, and managing difficult emotions. It defines personal identity as one's sense of self as a unique individual. Character is described as distinctive qualities that define how a person thinks, feels and behaves. Emotions are signals that tell the mind and body how to react. The document also discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and common defense mechanisms used to protect individuals from strong emotions, such as repression, denial, and rationalization. Finally, it provides tips for managing emotions, including being honest with yourself, talking to others, and finding positive ways to express emotions.

1. Personal Identity, Character,& Emotions

2. Bell Ringer Take out your Color Code Personality Test and add up the number of A’s, B’s, C’s, and D’s you have. Which letter did you have the most of? Which letter did you have the least of? (10 min) What color were you on the color code test? What do you think this color means? (10 min)

4. Insight into the future

5. Independent

6. Swift decision makers

7. Goal oriented

8. Capable

10. Tactless

11. Insensitive

12. Demanding

13. Lack Compassion

14. High expectationsReds: The Power Wielders

15. Blues: The Do-Gooders Blues are motivated by Intimacy. Without their natural talent to insist on quality and to provide service, our world would be a far less pleasant place. Blues want to connect and to be understood and appreciated. If they are not connecting with you, if they are not plugged into humanity, then what’s the point? They believe if you don’t have a sincere connection in life, then there really is no other value. Earning money, having the Mercedes, and being in the windowed office are nice but do not represent a purposeful life to a blue. Blues are very purposeful people who love to serve and give of themselves freely to nurture others' lives. They are loyal friends, employers and employees, and their personal code of ethics is very strong. They expect other people to live honest and committed lives as well. Blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but they can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They hold on and never let go of something/someone once they are committed.

17. Compassionate

18. Notice quality and detail

19. Strong sense of purpose

20. Involved

21. Loyal

22. Caring

23. Committed employees and friends

25. Want love and acceptance from others but struggle to love and accept themselves

26. Remember their own weaknesses, rather than strengths

27. Tend to struggle more with depressionBlues: The Do-Gooders

28. Whites: The Peacekeepers Motivated by Peace, Whites will do almost anything to avoid confrontation and to create tranquility. They have a remarkable ability to understand and draw objective conclusions—they are the voice of reason, and this is their gift to us. Whites truly believe that with patience all things come to those who wait. The problem is that they are sometimes too content with sitting around waiting. They seek contentment more than power, money or, for that matter, more than friends. They are happy having one or two good friends and one or two hobbies. In fact, they tend to have only one hobby at a time. Instead of trying to carry on with two hobbies, they will drop one to take on another. Having two is too much effort. Their only demands from life are the things that make them feel comfortable. That feeling fosters their need to feel good inside.

30. Considerate

31. Patient

32. Accepting

33. Not judgmental or critical of others

34. Tactful

35. Self-Control

37. Unwilling to set goals

38. Resist working at another’s pace

39. Self-deprecating

40. Uncomfortable with praiseWhites: The Peacekeepers

42. Others love to be around them

43. Positive energy

44. Optimistic

45. Enthusiastic

46. Playful

47. Avoid risk

48. Persuasive

49. Spontaneous

51. Believe the best, even when their ship is sinking

52. Can be self-centered

53. Willing to blow off plans if something better comes along

54. Lack deep friendshipsYellow: The Fun Lovers

55. Personal Identity Personal Identity: Your sense of yourself as a unique individual. Role Model: Someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for you. Personality: a complex set of characteristics that make you unique. Character: the distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels and behaves.

56. Traits of Good Character Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

57. Random Acts of Kindness Week Kindness Video (3 minutes) List ideas of kind things you could do for others on a daily basis on the board. Random Acts of Kindness Week 2010 February 14-18 Two weeks to do at least one act of kindness for somebody else. Due by 18th. Get credit by writing your act of kindness on the Kindness Poster, initialing it, and then crossing your name off of the list.

58. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Hierarchy of Needs: a ranked list of those needs essential to human growth and development, presented in ascending order; starting with the basic needs and building toward the need to reach your highest potential.

61. Emotions Emotions: signals that tell your mind and body how to react. Hormones: chemicals produced by your glands that regulate the activities of different body cells.

63. Happy

64. Sad

65. Confused

66. Stressed

67. Frustrated

68. Exhausted

69. Content

70. Embarrassed

71. Afraid

72. Love

73. Jealous

74. Indifferent

75. Proud

76. Satisfied

77. Nervous

78. Determined

79. Excited

80. Flirty

81. Hyper

82. Disappointed

83. Surprised

85. Common Defense Mechanisms Repression: involuntarily pushing unpleasant feelings out of one’s mind. Regression:returning to behaviors characteristic of a younger age, rather than dealing with problems in a mature manner. Denial:unconscious lack of recognition of something that is obvious to others. Projection:attributing your own feelings or faults to another person or group. Suppression:consciously and intentionally pushing unpleasant feelings out of one’s mind. Rationalization:making excuses to explain a situation or behavior, rather than taking responsibility for it. Compensation: making up for weaknesses and mistakes through gift giving, hard work, or extreme efforts.

86. Defense Mechanisms Video 5 min

88. Talk to somebody about your feelings.

89. Don't ignore your emotions, they are telling you something.

90. If you are having an unpleasant feeling, think of something you can do that will help, and then do it.

91. Find positive ways to express anger that are not hurtful to others.

92. Remember, whatever you are feeling, you're not alone.

93. Try not to get overwhelmed, things usually improve.

94. If you do get overwhelmed—ask for help.