One of the most valuable pieces of information that I learned this year, that will help me in my life, is the Habits of Mind. The Habits of Mind are helpful for me, because they will help me with my thinking as I get older, even when I have a family to take care of. For example, one of the Habits of Mind is Persistence. It means not to give up. If I feel I am not good at something, I just keep on trying and let me give it my best shot. Another Habit of Mind is Listening with Understanding and Empathy. If I see someone is hurt physically or mentally, I have to understand how they feel and help that person the best way I can. My last example of the Habits of Mind is Managing Impulsivity. When I’m excited, scared, angry or lose my patience, calm down. The key to managing my impulsivity is to keep calm. Thanks so Mr. Horner for teaching us the Habits of Mind, which will be a lifelong lesson I will never forget