Laugh at Yourself, Forgive Yourself, Give Yourself Grace
Peace Peace. Here is the lesson plan from this week's Tuesday session for those who were unable to attend. We will be back Friday (7am EST) and then next Tuesday (8pm EST). Skool Men’s Community - 08/19/2025 Theme: Getting Unstuck in a World of Illusions, Experiments, and Distractions Opening Hook (5 min) - Ask: “When was the last time you laughed at yourself?” Stat to drop: - According to the American Psychological Association, people who laugh regularly reduce stress hormones by up to 70%. - Laughter literally rewires the brain to recover faster from stress. Section 1 – The Illusion of Perfection (10 min) Talking Points: - Men are bombarded with fake images of “success” — cars, bodies, women, money. - Truth: 64% of men in the U.S. say they feel pressure to be “emotionally strong at all times” (Movember Foundation, 2023). - This pressure traps us in comparison games and perfectionism. Discussion Starter: - “What’s the biggest illusion you feel pressured to live up to as a man?” Takeaway: Laughing at yourself breaks the illusion of perfection. It says: I’m human, not a robot. Section 2 – The Weight of Unforgiveness (10 min) Stat: - Men are 3x less likely than women to seek help for stress, anxiety, or depression (CDC). - Carrying shame and unforgiveness creates emotional “scar tissue” that keeps us stuck. Talking Points: - Forgiveness isn’t excusing—it’s releasing. - The man who can’t forgive himself is like a prisoner holding the keys. - Real strength is not ignoring pain but confronting it. Discussion Starter: - “What’s one mistake you’ve been beating yourself up for too long?” Section 3 – The Power of Grace (10 min) Stat: - According to Harvard Health, people who practice self-compassion (grace) are more resilient, healthier, and 40% more likely to achieve long-term goals than those who rely on self-criticism. Talking Points: - Grace = the gap between who you are and who you’re becoming. - Giving yourself grace doesn’t mean lowering standards—it means fueling your progress instead of sabotaging it. - In a distracted world, grace is a weapon.