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.
Featuring…
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.
"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:
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
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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