Healthy NewsWorks reporters are exploring the connections between health and decision-making this year. Topics include getting enough sleep, handling social media, staying active, and being a good friend. We asked the eighth-grade reporters at The DePaul Catholic School about a good decision they recently made. Here are a few of their responses.
Jahmal Goodson
It was a regular day in October. My class and I started walking down from Mr. Leonard’s class to go to lunch.
As I sat at the lunch table, I saw that one of my friends had her head down. I asked her what’s wrong and she said, “I’m hungry and my stomach hurts.”
I then thought to myself, “How can I help in this situation?” I then asked her if she had lunch, and she said “no.”
I reached in my lunch bag and gave her half my sandwich. She said “thank you” and I went over to another lunch table. Later on in the day she thanked me again and said it really helped.
That day I felt good knowing that I helped my friend and made a good decision. Making good decisions benefits not just others, but it boosts your self-esteem and confidence. Make good decisions.
Korey Davis
The last good decision I made was at home. My brother needed help with his homework. I helped him with reading and more.
I was in a good state of mind and felt like helping someone. I made the decision so he wouldn’t fail.
I know it was a good thing to do because everybody was busy and couldn’t help him. He was sad and I don’t want my brother to be sad.
It’s always good to be kind and nice because you never know what somebody is going through. Doing the smallest thing can make a big difference to someone. You could brighten up somebody’s day.
Demaj Bazemore-Williams
I decided to go to bed early because many mornings when my alarm goes off I go back to sleep. My mom had to keep waking me up.
My mom and I made the decision so I wouldn’t be tired when I have to go to school and I [would] have a good mindset. It was a good decision. It allowed me to have a better sleep schedule and wake up ready to learn.
