Foster Independence Through
Creativity and Discipline

Let's talk about impulse control – a legit life skill for everyone. Impulse control is stopping yourself from doing something right away, so you can think about it and make a better choice. Picture this: you’re on your phone, and you get sucked into a scroll session instead of tackling that math homework. Impulse control is like your own coach in your mind saying, “Hey, let's think for a sec.”

It can be hard to stop yourself sometimes, but here’s a cool trick: the “Pause-Plan-Play” method. First, hit the pause button on your impulse. Just take a moment to chill. Then, plan out the pros and cons of what you’re about to do. Ask yourself, “Is this going to help me or set me back?” Finally, play it smart – make the choice that’s going to be better for you in the long run.

We learned that the value of money originally came from gold that backed it. Today, however, its value comes from the faith in the government and the demand for it.

Value can be very different for different people and in different situations.

Think of something you have that is very valuable to you.

1. Would you be willing to sell it for money?

2. Is there something that you really want but costs a lot of money; do you think it is worth as much as it costs?

Write down your thoughts in your Money Journal!

An iteration is like a do-over — a chance to make improvements based on what we learned from the first try. Testing an iteration is like trying out a new version of something we’ve made, to see if it works better than before.

First, we carefully test our new design or idea. This could mean asking friends to try it out, observing how it works in real life, or using special tools to measure its performance.

Once we’ve gathered feedback, it’s time to listen and learn! Feedback is not a critique or something to be embarrassed by — it is a super valuable tool that shows us where we need to go next. We pay attention to what people liked, what they didn’t, and any ideas they have for making it even better.

Then comes the fun part: Making changes based on the feedback! We tweak our design, fix any problems, and add new features to make it even cooler.

It's important to make plans related to personal growth as a communicator.

That's why it's important to use all experiences to grow and learn. This means that sometimes people have to get out of their own comfort zone in order to learn.

All people, including children and adults, must work continuously to strengthen their verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening skills, written expression, and online communication.