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Celebrate All That You Are
The
Thanksgiving holiday encourages us to spend a little time reflecting on all our
blessings. Each of us has received and developed many gifts that make us the
wonderful, unique individuals we are.
Listed below are a number of traits, skills, values and characteristics. Check
all that apply to you and add others that are not printed. Give thanks and
celebrate all that you are. Remember, there is no one else like you in the
entire world!
I am a
Parent
Spouse
Friend
Sister/brother
Teacher
Neighbor
Worker
Child
Others _______
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With my many interests I
Collect things
Have a hobby
Build models
Work with wood
Cook
Have a pet
Read
Play golf
Others ___________
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I take pride in my appearance by
Wearing my hair a certain way
Being neat and clean
Wearing my
favorite colors
Adding hats, ties
jewelry and other “accents”
Looking friendly and inviting to people
Others _______
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In relationships with
others I
Am friendly
Communicate well
Am a good listener
Have a sense of humor
Can resolve conflicts
Care about other people
Others ____________
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I express my creative side
through
Dance
Acting in plays
Building things or doing crafts
Writing poems or stories
Singing
Playing a musical
instrument
Painting or drawing
Sewing
Others ________
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Because learning new things is
important I
Try new things
Learn from my mistakes
Try things even though I might fail
Can keep at things, even if it is hard
Follow through, finish projects I start
Others _______
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My heritage, values and
beliefs are
important to me.
I act ethically
I am active in my church or temple
My behavior
reflects my values
Family traditions are important
Others ________
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To manage my mental and
physical health I
Am physically active
Make healthy choices
Know what I need and ask for it
Take time to relax
Am able to make decisions
Have realistic expectations
Can say no when I have to
Others ___________
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As a physically active
person, I
Walk
Dance
Jog
Swim
Garden
Bike
Have energy to do
what I want
Have strength to lift what I must
Can bend and move
as I choose
Others ________
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I am community-minded. I
Am responsible, can be counted on
Take care of the
environment
Can be a leader to get things done sometimes
Volunteer
Vote
Show concern for others’ welfare
Others ________
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Adapted from: Kathy J.
Kater, LICSW. Healthy Body Image: Teaching Kids to Eat and Love Their Bodies
Too! Lesson 3 pages 33-43. Seattle, Washington: Eating Disorders Awareness and
Prevention, 1998.
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