EQ Kids Workbook: Self-discipline                                             6 - 8

 

                    "I'm steering my own ship!"

 

For each situation, give Jack a rating, on a scale of l - 10, to show how much self-discipline he is

practicing. Then name some other parts of EQ (like impulse control, listening, integrity,

resilience, taking responsibility, etc.) that Jack could practice or is practicing in that situation.

 

I                                      5                          10

Whoa, Jack! You aren't          You're getting there.      Hey, Jack! You are

showing a shred of self-discipline,                      one self-disciplined dude!

 

1. Jack has a ton of math homework. He does half of it. He then remembers a science project

that is due the next day. He finishes the science project five minutes before the bus comes the

next morning. He never finished his math.     Rating of Jack's self-discipline:

     What other parts of EQ is Jack practicing?

     What other parts of EQ should Jack be practicing?

 

2. Jack is on the wrestling team. He has put on ten pounds. The coach tells him he needs to lose

at least five pounds in the next month. He decides to give up the usual three ice cream cones he

eats every day after school. A month later, he has lost 12 pounds!     Rating of Jack's self-discipline:

     What other parts of EQ is Jack practicing?

     What other parts of EQ should Jack be practicing?

 

3. Jack is in a good mood during social studies. As the teacher talks about current events, he

keeps thinking of funny things to say aloud. However, he decides that the teacher might not

appreciate this, and he keeps his mouth shut.     Rating of Jack's self-discipline:

     What other parts of EQ is Jack practicing?

     What other parts of EQ should Jack be practicing?

 

4. While the class is at recess, another kid in class, Biff, teases Jack by making fun of Jack's

weight. In response, Jack is about to make fun of Biff's height, but after thinking about it, Jack

decides to ignore Biff.

     Rating of Jack's self-discipline:

     What other parts of EQ is Jack practicing?

     What other parts of EQ should Jack be practicing?

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