Being Able Take Criticism (Story 11)

     Being able to take criticism is valuable ability. If you listen to someone's criticism you may learn something. Sometimes people mean to be helpful when the critize.

     My younger brother criticizes me quite a bit. If I actually listen to what he has to say I might actually learn to better myself. That would be a good thing.

Being Tolerant of Others (Story 10)

     Quite a few things get on my nerves. School work and my younger brother are two of them. Being able to tolerate them is a valuable tool.

     I will use this to not let my younger brother affect me as much. So, I am able to tolerate his behavior. Also, so that I can tolerate other things.

Thinking Unhappy Thoughts (Story 8)

     I think unhappy thoughts sometimes. I know how to get rid of these unhappy thoughts. I focus on something I enjoy.

     I can pass along this information to make someone's life better. To help them get rid of their unhappy thoughts. That is how I can make someone's life better.

Focusing on the Good (Story 7)

     The story says to focus on the good and not the bad. That people too often focus on the bad instead of the good. If you do focus on the good you will experience life better.

     I can use this to better experience life. So that my day is more enjoyable. That is how I can use it.