Kids can use a fresh start this year. Most kids face a lot of challenges whether being bullied, hopelessness, depression, having a not so good home life, experiencing negative peer pressure or even being obese. Today they experience an over whelming amount of negative input and stress. This year can be the beginning of kids living their best life into adulthood. We can help decrease bullying, build good character, increase confidence, build self-esteem, motivate kids to say no to negative peer pressure, give hope and decrease depression all while kids enjoy getting fit and healthy.
Headlines/Statistics *Alarming increase in childhood obesity, children suffering with Diabetes and diseases usually seen in adults. *This is the first generation not expected to live longer than their parents. *Obesity being a threat to our national security. *It cost the US $150 billion dollars annually on obesity related disorders. *50% of students bullied other kids *Being bullied has negative lingering effects in adulthood. *Everyday 160,000 kids miss school because they are afraid of being bullied.
All over the internet hundreds of kids and adults comment about how they suffered from being bullied. A lot of them said it was reported, but nothing was done. Now more laws and policies are passed regarding bullying, but we need to do more to change the culture of bullying, build good character and restore civility.
It is imperative to teach kids how to have positive self-talk. Speaking only positive and encouraging words to themselves and never allowing negative input to be apart of their being. When other kids call them a bad name or perhaps a parent say something terrible about them they can quickly forgive that person, do not accept it as an offense and replace the negative comment with two positive ones.
We live in a very negative world. More people are extremely critical even about themselves. Some even harbor resentment, anger, shame, guilt and unforgiveness all that can decrease ones immune system. Rock It encourages kids to have a healthy positive attitude about themselves. A renewed mind will not allow negative, toxic comments or thoughts take root and set up unease in their mind or body. Having toxic thoughts can lead to poor health and depression. It is true, our emotions and thoughts do affect our health. It has been proven there is a mind-body connection. Thoughts constantly enter our minds. Self-control is needed to not act out bad thoughts. Some are not true and focusing on them can lead to a negative outcome. Kids can become strengthened with confidence just by not allowing negative debilitating thoughts to enter their mind. We can provide enrichment by helping kids learn about controlling their thoughts and emotions. Change your thougths-change your life. Believe you can succeed. Rocking It motivates you to want to succeed and achieve your goals. At the start of the year weight loss is at the top of the list for a lot of people. Parents and educators can help children achieve their goal with Rock It. In addition, First Lady Michelle Obama has a campaign to help end childhood obesity.
Together we can make a difference. Family, friends galore, schools, churches, YMCA's, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc join the Nationwide Rock It Across America Challenge to help change the culture of bullying, encourage a safer learning atmosphere and environment for students and educators while kids get fit and healthy. United, teamwork, connected there is power showing nationwide support that all of us are on one accord confirming every child is important and bullying is not acceptable. Rock It is a fun, new and unique character building dance/exercise CD/DVD created by diverse groups of kids who want to make a difference, that has anti-bully input, builds self-esteem, builds confidence, encourages kids to achieve and instill values while providing an effective workout and it's FREE.
The challenge is for everyone to Rock It at least 5 minutes a day for a year as Rock It promotes a happy and healthy mind and body. Everyone can download a FREE Rock It 5 minute jump start version for a healthy happy workout at http://www.rockingitforlife.com/. Kids can jump start their new year on a positive note with good vibes while moving and grooving with a positive attitude. Psychologists say 40% of happiness is what we do and how we think. In addition happiness can be nurtured and cultivated during childhood. Kids can be happier and healthier this year when they Rock It!
Rock It compliments all character building programs and can have a greater impact than an anti-bully march or rally. It is more than wearing a pink or purple T shirt, but 5 minutes of daily consistent positive life changing input that gives life to character building posters plastered on school walls. Rock It makes a great anti-bully anthem. Some kids start I Rock Clubs to help maintain anti-bully schools and include former bullies and kids who would normally be picked on. The I Rock Anti-Bully Pledge connects with kids on a heartfelt level because it includes deeper issues that helps kids to handle some of life challenges with good words good thoughts for a good foundation.
Rock It long version is excellent for PE and is an effective workout, motivating kids to want to Rock It several times a week. It makes kids feel good about themselves as it adds joy, peace and happiness while they get fit.
A family moves thousands of miles away to another state. Their children can be reassured that their new school embraced Rock It and are implementing daily positive input to help instill compassion and more character building attributes giving them some peace of mind.
Whether it is Joyce Meyer speaking about not being pitiful but powerful, Bill Winston teaching about the importance of integrity, Joel Osteen talking about the power of having gratitude, Les Brown encouraging us never give up, Anthony Robbins emphasizing motion creates emotion, or Dr. Byron Hayes inspiring us with his motivational nuggets, kids can have the victory with these keys for success in life as they benefit from the teachings in Rock It Motivational Input filled with of words of wisdom. (peace-joy- patience- love- compassion- faith- gratitude- confidence- integrity- respect- self-control- forgiveness) Join The Nationwide Rock It Across America Challenge. Kicks off Jan 2011
