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Grit & The Power of Yet!

Grit or mental toughness is the difference between gold and silver medalists. Any amount of success should be celebrated, but youth and young adults with grit push forward in their challenges to not only accomplish their goals but go beyond them. Anyone can start building grit with the power of yet.

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GRIT: Traits that Matter for School, Work, and Life

Watch this video on grit. It is explained as a combination of character traits, "such as self-control, passion, and perseverance." Grit has now been considered more important by modern psychologists for success in life than good grades. Learn more on this as you watch the video. 

The Power of YET!

Building a growth mindset is not easy, but this activity is a start. The Power of Yet is when you use the word "yet" to train your brain to look at challenges as stepping-stones, not walls. 


Examples: 

"Losing weight is hard, and I don't think I'll get to the weight that I want...yet!

"I don't understand this math homework...yet!

Life can be brighter with a positive outlook if you change the way you think about challenges. This may take some time and effort. But remember, as shared by a young adult in our weekly chat: 


"Nothing worth anything comes easy." 

- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S President

Do you think you have grit? What are your thoughts on growth and fixed mindsets? Let us know in the comments. For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 3:30 PM. 

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Author,

Jeremy Hayer

Resources...

GRIT: Traits that Matter for School, Work, and Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzle_Puyg5o

The Power of YET!: https://apolloafterschool.com/growth-mindset-and-the-power-of-yet/

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