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Choose Yourself First | Stop Being Last on Your List (Powerful Motivational Story)

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Choose Yourself First,” what do you think it means in daily life?
Do you think putting yourself first is selfish, or necessary? Why?
What are some signs that a person is “last on their own list”?

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Choose Yourself First | Stop Being Last on Your List (Powerful Motivational Story)

Chintu helps everyone but ignores his own needs (00:00 – 02:53)

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1. What is Chintu known for in the forest?

Being the fastest flyer
Being the loudest singer
Being the strongest bird
Being the kindest and always helping others

2. What problem does Chintu notice in his own nest?

It is too small for him
It is full of food
Other birds have taken it
It has many holes and rain comes in

3. After helping the baby sparrows, how does Chintu feel?

Angry at the sparrows
Sleepy but not hungry
Hungry and his stomach hurts
Full and energetic

Choose Yourself First | Stop Being Last on Your List (Powerful Motivational Story)

Chintu becomes sick and is finally found (02:53 – 05:05)

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1. Why can’t Chintu get out of his nest one winter morning?

He is waiting for someone to invite him
He is too weak and sick
His wings are stuck in the nest
He is afraid of the other animals

2. How long does Chintu lie in his nest sick and alone before someone comes?

Two days
Three days
One day
One week

3. What lesson does the turtle tell Chintu using the “empty cup” idea?

Chintu should only help animals that help him first
Chintu cannot help others if he does not help himself first
Chintu should stop helping everyone forever
Chintu should ask for gifts when he helps

Choose Yourself First | Stop Being Last on Your List (Powerful Motivational Story)

Chintu changes his habits and the forest learns the lesson (05:05 – 08:04)

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1. What do the animals feel when they see how sick Chintu is?

Bored
Jealous
Proud
Ashamed

2. What does the turtle say “choose yourself first” does NOT mean?

You should live alone
You are lazy
You are selfish
You should never work

3. What is one new habit Chintu starts after he learns the lesson?

He stops singing completely
He eats his own breakfast before helping others
He leaves the forest forever
He only helps on weekends

Choose Yourself First | Stop Being Last on Your List (Powerful Motivational Story)

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1. What is the main message of the story?

Friends should never ask for help
You should only care about yourself
Self-care helps you help others better
Helping others is always a mistake

2. Which phrase best matches the story’s lesson?

You cannot pour from an empty cup
Time is money
Practice makes perfect
Better late than never

3. Why do the animals change at the end?

They want Chintu to leave them alone
They stop needing help completely
They become afraid of the turtle
They learn they should also take care of themselves

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Choose Yourself First | Stop Being Last on Your List (Powerful Motivational Story)

Have you ever helped others so much that you felt tired or stressed? What happened?
What are 2–3 ways a person can “choose themself first” without being selfish?
When is it okay to say no to someone who asks for help?
In your culture, is it more common to put others first or to focus on self-care? Why?