The right people can have a positive influence on your life, inspiring and motivating you to live authentically, truthfully, and with purpose. By developing this life pattern, you can improve your relationships, mental and emotional well-being, and overall station in life.
Theme Bible Verse:
"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." - Ephesians 4:29
Famous Quote:
"Surround yourself with people who lift you higher." - Oprah Winfrey
Goal of the Lesson:
The goal of this lesson is to teach students the importance of surrounding themselves with positive influences, how to identify and cultivate positive relationships, and how to avoid or manage negative influences.
Tasks:
Reflect on your values, goals, and priorities, and identify what kind of people would support and inspire you.
Identify positive role models, mentors, or friends who embody the qualities and values you admire and seek to emulate.
Cultivate positive relationships with your role models, mentors, or friends, by seeking their advice, feedback, and support, and offering yours in return.
Avoid or manage negative influences, such as people who are critical, judgmental, or toxic, by setting boundaries, communicating assertively, and seeking help or support when needed.
Develop positive self-talk and affirmations, to reinforce your positive self-image and overcome negative self-talk or limiting beliefs.
Benefits and Importance:
Surrounding yourself with positive influences can have many benefits. It can help you:
Stay motivated and focused on your goals
Improve your self-esteem and confidence
Learn new skills and knowledge
Reduce stress and anxiety
Strengthen your social support network
Live more authentically and purposefully
These benefits can improve your overall station in life by helping you achieve greater success, happiness, and fulfillment.
Verification Questions:
What is the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences?
How can you avoid or manage negative influences?
What are some benefits of cultivating positive relationships?
Copy these questions and your answers to go over them with your sponsor or accountability partner.
Additional Tips:
Be selective and intentional in choosing your relationships, based on shared values, interests, and goals.
Communicate openly and respectfully with your positive influences, and seek to understand their perspectives and feedback.
Be mindful of your own influence on others, and strive to be a positive role model and mentor to others.
Stay committed and consistent in your efforts to cultivate positive relationships, and avoid or manage negative influences.
Practice gratitude and appreciation for the positive influences in your life, and express your gratitude and appreciation regularly.