Facing Challenges
To accept a difficult task and make a serious effort to succeed.
rise to the challenge
Someone who works hard and usually achieves very good results.
high achiever
Feeling that you have so much to deal with that you cannot manage everything.
overwhelmed
A belief that intelligence and abilities cannot change very much.
fixed mindset
A statement about what is expected to happen in the future, often based on available information.
forecast
To stop trying because something has become too difficult or frustrating.
throw in the towel
Able to continue despite difficulties, failure or disappointment.
resilient
Easily influenced, shaped or changed by experience or other people.
malleable
Something that can realistically be completed or reached.
achievable
To know or expect that something will happen before it actually happens.
foresee
To meet or face an unexpected problem or difficulty.
come up against
Determined to continue doing something even when progress is slow.
persistent
Easily hurt, affected or attacked physically or emotionally.
vulnerable
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
inevitable
The general way a situation seems likely to develop in the future.
outlook
A small improvement that shows that you are moving towards a better situation.
a step in the right direction
Able to work towards goals without needing other people to encourage or supervise you.
self-motivated
Angry or unhappy because you feel that someone has treated you unfairly.
resentful
Advice or comments that point out weaknesses but are intended to help someone improve.
constructive criticism
Different possible situations that might develop in the future.
scenarios
To become established in a new area, market or activity, especially when this is difficult.
gain a foothold
The ability to keep doing something regularly over a long period instead of making occasional efforts.
consistency
The belief that abilities can develop through practice, effort and learning from mistakes.
growth mindset
A deep understanding of a situation that helps you see something you did not notice before.
insight
To accept something as true without having definite proof.
make an assumption