A

is for AWARENESS

Our brains thrive on autopilot to conserve energy, but in challenging moments, students must shift into conscious awareness to make thoughtful choices. This domain encourages students to:

• Understand themselves: What am I thinking, feeling, and doing? Is this helpful right now?
• Be mindful of others: How is my behaviour affecting those around me?
• Recognise external influences: How are others’ behaviours affecting me? Can I manage my reaction?

By diagnosing situations objectively, students can prescribe better choices and take control of their brains with their minds.

A

is for ACCEPTANCE

In a world where media often challenges self-worth, students learn to find their value within. This includes:

• Accepting themselves: Everyone is beautifully imperfect, and that’s okay.
• Accepting reality: What’s done is done; the next step or choice I make now matters most.
• Respecting and accepting differences: Every individual deserves safety, respect, and value. Always be kind.

R

is for REGULATION

R is for REGULATION
Our primitive brain’s fight-or-flight response isn’t always helpful. Students will master strategies to notice, accept, and regulate emotions and behaviours for better outcomes. This includes:

• Controlling unhelpful emotions.
• Choosing constructive actions.
• Supporting others to self-regulate during emotional moments.

M

is for MOTIVATION

True success comes from intrinsic motivation – motivation from within. The BETTER ME PROJECT helps students discover what’s important to them and aligns their actions with being Happy, Healthy, Helpful, and Hopeful.

• Motivating themselves through their values and goals.
• Supporting others to find motivation when it’s hard to see.

A

is for ACCOUNTABILITY

Ultimately, we are responsible for our choices. The program emphasises that understanding behaviour is not an excuse but a path to improvement. Students learn to:

• Take ownership of their actions, thoughts, and behaviours.
• Hold others accountable in a respectful and constructive way.

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