Valuable Values

The spending power of young people varies from person to person. Each, however, is faced with the same question: what to do with their money?

However people intend to use their money, managing it seems to be hugely important to younger generations. A 2016 study said 17 states of the US require high school students to take courses in personal finances. For those who have no access to courses, help might be at hand thanks to Jerry Witkovsky and his method of using four jars to teach teenagers how to spend their money wisely.

When Jerry’s grandchildren turned 13, his present to each of them was three jars: one for Spending, one for Saving, and another for Giving- he has since added a fourth jar for Investing. It was from then on that his grandchildren started to be in control of what to do with the money they receive: spend, save, invest or give? Jerry’s birthday present to his grandchildren is, however, much more than money and a few jars — he is giving them the opportunity to learn lifelong values.

The value taught with the Spending jar is that you are responsible for your own happiness. Money gives you independence and the opportunity to buy something you like. After all, it’s OK to be nice to yourself!

The Saving jar gives you a vision for the future. This could involve saving for university, but it could also mean saving for that special something you’ve seen in the stores. It’s up to you.

The Investing jar not only represents a vision for the future, but gives the opportunity to build for the future. Although this could likewise involve putting aside money for your university education, it also means investing in yourself.

The Giving jar is all about kindness and helping. Whether you want to help out a friend, give money to an animal charity or to children in another country, it’s your money to give to whatever cause you believe in.

The aim of the jars is to encourage teenagers to think more objectively about money and the things that it can do. In this way, can they grow up understanding the value of the valuable.

Things You Can Do to Benefit your Brain

【小题3】Take advantage! Whether you’re writing the next great American Novel or dusting off the old paint brush and canvas, finding your creativity just before going to bed can yield great results. So tap your inner Picasso and create something beautiful. Just don’t fall asleep with the brush in your hand.

Did you know that it’s actually impossible for your brain to multitask? By focusing on one task at a time, you can keep your brain working at maximum capability and accomplish more than you imagined. Find a task you need to finish and focus solely on it. Leave the phone in the other room, turn the TV off, and focus. Your brain will thank you.

Computers, iPads, tablets, smartphones and the connection to the internet everywhere means it’s becoming less and less likely that you will pull out a piece of paper and write. But research suggests handwriting makes you smarter.   【小题5】

How To Be More Attractive

Having a beautiful face is hot but having a kind soul is hotter. Having visible success is hot but having invisible achievement is hotter. 【小题1】. After some research, I find some things that instantly attract me.

Living with passion and purpose

People with purpose move differently. You can see confidence in their eyes, discipline in their action, and determination in their voice. When you come across such people, you’re instantly drawn to them. 【小题2】. It leaves you with a whisper, “You’ve got this too”.

Empathy & compassion (同理心)

The most attractive people are kind and ask for nothing back. It tells you a lot about a person when they help a stranger with directions, a homeless person with a meal, a friend with an immediate move and a family member with a listening ear. 【小题3】.

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People who are kind but say yes to everything are not kind. They are just people-pleasers who are constantly seeking agreement and have a hidden motive most of the time. They are never afraid to say no to unhealthy relationships and self-doubt.

A sense of humor

You know that kind of person, right? The one who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. 【小题5】. When talking with them, you’ll find your guard naturally comes down, and that you’re transported back to that childlike state. It’s like that they accept you with all your flaws (瑕疵). This sense of comfort and acceptance is attractive.