Mental Strength
Define mental strength (DO NOT SAY HAVING A STRONG MIND!!)
Mental strength is having the ability to overcome challenging situations by using good decision making skills, staying calm under pressure, believing in yourself and persevering when things get hard.
Cut from his high school basketball team, this famous failure never gave up on his dream and became one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
Michael Jordan
This person is a huge fan and a strong supporter for you and your work. This person is the voice of motivation
The Cheerleader
What does the cloud wear under his rain coat?
(Thunderwear)
How can mental strength benefit you in ways physical strength can't?
Mental strength can benefit you more than physical strength in many situations because being able to make good decisions, persevere and believe in yourself will help you solve more problems in life than being physically strong. It also takes a mental strong person to use their minds over their bodies during conflict.
Once fired from a newspaper for lacking imagination, this famous failure went on to become one of the most innovative creators of all time building a $200 billion dollar multimedia company.
Walt Disney
This is the loud and belligerent voice that demands you get things done. This person makes sure deadlines are met and goals are reached.
The Taskmaster
How does a scientist freshen her breath?
(With experiMINTS)
How can you practice mental strength when your friends are trying to peer pressure you in a positive way?
You can practice mental strength in this situation by pushing yourself beyond what you may want to do for the long-term benefit it can have on your life, listening to trusted friends/adults, having confidence in your abilities, etc.
Fired from the very company he founded in his 30s, this famous failure didn't let that stop him and later returned to the company with bolder and more innovative ideas making the company the first trillion dollar company in American history.
Steve Jobs
This person is your mentor, your hero, your North Star. Their presence acts as a constant reminder that you can do amazing things. This is the person you seek to emulate.
The Example
What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple?
(Finding half a worm)
How can you practice using mental strength when in a negative peer pressure situation?
You can use mental strength by walking away, standing firm in your beliefs, encouraging that person to also make a better choice, telling a trusted adult, etc.
This famous failure lost her billionaire status only because she donates so much of her earnings to charity. She is also the author of one of the most famous book series ever.
J.K. Rowling
Someone who pushes you and makes you think. This person motivates you to get up and go, try and make things happen. This is the voice of inspiration.
The Instigator
What did one volcano say to the other?
(I Lava You!)
What types of coping strategies would a person with mental strength use if they were faced with a challenge?
Positive, neutral and/or time-out strategies (talking with a trusted adult or friend, walking away from conflict, asking for help, trying the problem over again, pushing themselves, etc.)
Told by a producer that she was unfit for television, this famous failure went on to have her own talk show for 25 seasons.
Oprah Winfrey
This person is the devil's advocate who asks the hard questions and sees problems before they arise. You need this person's perspective as they are looking out for your best interest and want you to be successful. This is the voice of reason.
The Doubter
What do you call a dinosaur that’s sleeping?
(A DinoSnore or A Snoreasaurus)