Jumping Hurdles
What do the hurdles represent in this lesson?
Problems or challenges we face in life.
What is the first step you should do when solving a problem?
Identify the problem
What does motivation help people do?
Keep going when things get difficult.
True or False: Mistakes are a normal part of problem solving.
True
What is an example of a school related hurdle?
failing a class; bullying; peer conflict; missing assignments; conflict with teacher; lunch detention; etc.
True or False: When you trip over a hurdle you should never get back up and try again.
False: you always get back up and try again.
What is the importance of thinking before reacting to a problem?
It helps you make better choices.
How can solving small problems helps with bigger problems later?
It builds confidence and skills
True or False: Mistakes should always make you feel bad and like giving up.
False: they can do this, but they should teach you better ways to solve problems and overcome them.
This person is responsible for solving your personal problems?
Myself/me
Why is effort important when facing problems?
Effort helps us improve and overcome the challenges or hurdles.
What should you consider or think about before choosing a solution?
The possible outcomes or consequences.
What can happen to motivation after repeated failure?
goes down
dwindles
feel like giving up
True or False: Blaming others is always beneficial when solving a problem.
False: you are not taking accountability and takes the focus away from the true problem/solution.
True or False: I can solve other people's problems.
False: you are responsible for YOUR actions. You cannot make a decision for someone else.
What happens when people give up too quickly on a problem/hurdle?
They may never reach success or the solution.
Why should people ask themselves if they truly want to overcome a problem?
What does continuing to try after making mistake after mistake do?
Helps you learn from your mistakes and improve.
True or False: Resisting to change is a good way to help people recover after failing.
False: positive mindset, growth mindset, or willingness. Not being closed off or stuck in a rut.
You should do this when you feel a problem is too overwhelming.
Break it into smaller steps
or ask for help from a trusted adult.
What is the importance of choosing a problem you can control?
Because you can only change problems where your actions make a difference.
What is one sign that a solution to a problem is working?
Positive progress or improvement happens.
Katie has been struggling in math class all semester. After failing a quiz, Katie feels embarrassed and wants to stop trying because it seems “too hard anyway.” Instead of giving up, Katie decides to stay after school once a week for extra help, asks a friend to study together, and practices problems at home for 20 minutes each night.
Two months later, Katie's grades begin improving, and she feels more confident in class. Some classmates even start asking Jordan for help on assignments.
What would have happened if Katie didn't study, practice, and put effort in?
She would have failed, gotten bad grades, or had to do summer school
True or False: You become stronger after learning from difficult experiences.
True.
Why do you ask the following question to yourself? "How much do you believe in change? How much do you believe you can jump this hurdle "
To ensure you know you're ready to make a change. If you do not believe in yourself you won't succeed.