Leslie's Rules
This shared space in a shelter is where residents usually eat, drink, and get snacks.
What is the kitchen?
The process of planning how to spend your money each month.
What is a budget?
Believing in your ability to succeed or do something well.
What is confidence?
What is breakfast?
Getting enough of this every night helps your body and mind recharge.
What is sleep?
This is the time when residents must usually return to the shelter for the night.
What is curfew?
This document lists your work experience and skills when applying for jobs.
What is a resume?
This word means understanding and sharing someone else's feelings.
What is empathy?
This document shows how much money you earn from your job and deductions taken out.
What is a pay stub?
This activity can help reduce stress and involves focusing on your breathing and thoughts.
What is meditation or deep breathing?
This place is where residents can smoke and get a breath of fresh air.
What is the patio?
This skill involves talking and listening clearly with others.
What is communication?
When something is difficult, but you keep trying anyway, you are showing this.
What is perserverance?
When two people disagree and talk it out calmly, they are resolving this.
What is conflict?
Taking time to write down your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
This can happen if residents break the rules or are disrespectful to each other or to staff.
Saving part of your income for future needs is called this.
What is saving money?
This skill means paying attention when someone is speaking and not interrupting.
What is listening?
This item helps you keep track of important dates, appointments, and schedules.
What is a calendar or planner?
This healthy habit includes drinking enough water and eating balanced meals.
What is good nutrition?
This type of housing is a step after shelter living that helps people transition to independence.
What is transitional housing?
This skill helps you decide what is most important to do first during the day.
What is time management?
This skill involves working well with others and respecting different opinions.
What is teamwork?
This important document proves where you live and is often required when applying for housing.
What is a lease or proof of address?
Setting limits with people to protect your emotional well-being is called this.
What is boundaries?