“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. 

The process never ends until we die. 

And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” 

-Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of the United States

What does this quotation make you think about?

Consider this quotation (or any others) about shaping ourselves. Our choices come with consequences, which can be either positive or negative. Many times we don’t know how things will turn out. Today let’s focus on how we shape ourselves into the person we want to become.

Consider using parts of this video that shows teens overcoming stereotypes to engage in sport activity. Can also dovetail into a discussion about various cultures and the role of sport and recreation. Check out Leisure For All. 

You might also explore other categories of types of leisure activities. 

https://www.unicef.org/rosa/stories/power-sports-shape-future-adolescents 

1. What factors have shaped who you are today? 
2. How does social media affect our ability to shape ourselves?
3. How does what you do in your leisure time help to shape you?
4. Do you ever do things in your free/leisure time to shape other people’s opinion of who you are? If yes, describe how and why.
5. What steps can you take to become better at taking charge of your free time to get benefits and avoid negative consequences?
6. How much control do you think you have over what you do in your free time?
7. When you are bored or feel like you have nothing to do or spending too much time doing something that is not offering you benefits, what do you do to get out of that state? 

• Activity 1 Worksheet: My Leisure Goal: Leisure Goal setting.

• Activity 2 Worksheet: Variety and Balance 

Time saved for students and teachers to connect, plan for individual and communal free time in the future or have free time to choose on the spot in the classroom.