Claim Your Thing

From Cradle to Grave The "Claim Your Thing" concept will emphasize the importance of having something in your life, at every age, that motivates you to jump out of bed every day. The action of participating in "your thing" will be effortless and exhilarating and stand out as some of the best moments of your life. Whether it's tennis, chess, fishing, cooking, volunteering, traveling, or planning parties, "your thing" will use your natural skills and hold the key to more money, more friends, better grades, or simply more fun!

Claim Your Thing workshops, booklets and workbooks are designed for each of the five life stages.

1. "Your Kids Thing" (for parents of kids under six)
Parents will understand that making connections are essential for learning. Kids learn more when they are curious about the subject (their thing), and curiosity leads to interest, interest increases attention, and attention promotes learning. See how kids can learn math and reading by simply doing the things they love.

2. "Claim Your Thing (for kids K - 5)
This information will be directed to the kids. They will acknowledge all the things they are interested in, see how to match them with their personal skills, then how to work them into their lives at school and home. Using "their thing" will build self-esteem, give them opportunities for excellence, and put them in the company of others who share the same interests. This will be a wake-up call for kids who may be floundering with identity issues and hopefully encourage self-evaluation and reach out for adult support.

3. "Use Your Thing" (for middle & high school students)
These critical years can make or break the future for a child. As some students get older, or change schools, community recreation is replaced with school sports, clubs, and activities. If they don't "make the team" or they get too tall for gymnastics, or simply can't find where they fit - they could get lost in the system. They may need to adjust their expectations for "their thing" or analyze their skills to find something new.

4. "Make Money With Your Thing" (for seniors in high school or college looking for a first job)
This program will show kids all the jobs behind the jobs where they can still use "their thing". So your not a pro baseball player, you can still have a job in sports using your skills or get a job to support your hobby of playing in an adult league. But, never give up something you love completely or your life will always have the feeling that something is missing.

5. "Find A New Thing" (for adults looking for a change)
As adults live longer and stay healthier, many want to start new adventures as their lives and values change. This program will encourage self-evaluation and give practical advice for those who wish to try something new. Start a business, travel, retire, volunteer, lose weight, or find a new group of friends, it's all about new beginnings, and as always, will start by "claiming your thing".