NEW YEAR, NEW YOU REFLECTING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD

What We Will Do Today

■ Freshman Year Reflection ■ Organization, Time Management, and

Success - How Do You Define It ■ Social Wellness, Identity, and Integrity ■ Awareness of Wellness Issues ■ Physical Wellness ■ BTW - This info will only be seen by you and your counselor

Challenge Success Survey

Focus on the Road Ahead…..

Remember:

Focus Academically….

◻ UC/CSU admission focus on sophomore/junior year grades

◻ Many colleges look at 4 main semesters

◻ Colleges want to see an upward trend

◻ What are your academic strengths and weaknesses?

Important: Think About It:

You @ Saint Francis

◻ You are an important part of the SF family

◻ You are not a freshman!

◻ Opportunities abound!

◻ Your connection to our community is key– How are you connected? How could you be more connected?

Important: Think About It:

Organization, Time-Management, and Success

Organization

◻Planner ◻Binders ◻Setting Goals

Time Management

◻Limiting Distractions ■Technology ■Social Media ■Gaming

8 ways to take control of your time

8 ways to take control of your time

8 ways to take control of your time

8 ways to take control of your time

8 ways to take control of your time

8 ways to take control of your time

8 ways to take control of your time

8 ways to take control of your time

What are your biggest distractions? What do you need to do to become more organized this year?

Organization Questions

Success

◻ Academic Success ◻ Social Success ◻ Personal Success

◻ What do these mean to you?

◻ Different for Everybody!

Marshmallow Test

◻ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3S0xS2hdi

4&list=TLIKVtWqSriBo ◻ or

http://www.ted.com/talks/joachim_de_posada_says_don_t_eat_the_marshmallow_yet?language=en

What is an example of your academic success?

Success

What is an example of your social success?

Success

What is an example of your personal success?

Success

Social Wellness

◻ Friendships and Relationships ◻Be the friend you would like to have, and focus on friendships that are enriching instead of draining.

What are the qualities of an authentic friend? What are the main causes of social drama? How can you deal with friend stress in a healthy, productive way?

Social Wellness Questions

Identity

◻ Identity Box ◻ Reputation

Management ◻ Social Media

◻ What is put online has become a big part of what school counseling centers and deans deal with today

Evaluate the following scenario from social media drama and recommend a solution…..

Social Media Scenario

You sent a SnapChat to a friend thinking it would disappear, but then a different friend forwards you a screenshot….. How would you respond? What would you do next time?

Online Scenario

Integrity

◻ In Your Control - Making Your Choice

◻ Your Integrity Defines

You ◻ College Reporting

Awareness of Wellness Issues

Awareness of Wellness Issues ◻ Excessive Stress

and/or Prolonged Sadness Can Lead To: ◻ Anxiety ◻ Depression ◻ Risky Behavior

Awareness of Wellness Issues

◻ Who/what/where are resources to turn to? Counselors ◻ Teachers ◻ Parents ◻ Friends ◻ Coaches ◻ Hotlines ◻ Clergy ◻ Groups/Clubs – Safe

Spaces, TAP

Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness

◻ How are your choices affecting your academic/ athletic performance?

◻ Healthy Eating ◻ Sleep

Question: Things To Think About:

Summary

◻ Organization, Time Management, and Success

◻ Social Wellness, Identity, and Integrity ◻ Awareness of Wellness Issues ◻ Physical Wellness October Presentation Take a Stand, Live that Stand!

What Our Focus Is This Year

◻ Individual Meetings ◻ 1st Semester

◻ Group Meetings ◻ 2nd Semester

◻ Academic Advising

◻ Year Round ◻ Second Semester:

Scheduling and College Advising