Mindset
True or False: Mindset is the way our brain views ourselves and the world.
True
Give an example of a tiny problem.
Answers will vary. (Ex. Pencil breaks during a test.)
True or False: We can not solve tiny problems on our own.
False; You CAN solve tiny problems on your own!
True or False: Showing perseverance means to keep trying even when something is hard.
True
"I can't do this!"
"I can't do this yet." or "I can do this."
Name the 2 types of mindsets.
Fixed and Growth
Give an example of a little problem.
Answers will vary. (Ex. Forgetting to do your homework.)
Who should we listen to or ask for help when there's a big or huge problem?
A trusted adult or adult in charge.
Name 2 strategies that can help when we feel like giving up.
Ask for help, take a break, try a different strategy, use positive self-talk
"I give up!"
"I'll try my best." or "I'll ask for help."
This mindset is when we know & understand that we will get better with practice.
Growth Mindset
Give an example of a medium problem.
Answers will vary. (Ex. Argument with sibling or friend.)
Name 2 coping strategies that can help us when we're in the Yellow Zone?
Take a break, ask for help, go for a walk, take deep breaths
What is "the dip"?
When you are tired from working hard and feeling discouraged.
"I always make mistakes!"
"Mistakes help me learn."
This mindset is when we believe that we can't get better at things and want to quit or give up.
Fixed Mindset
Give an example of a big problem.
Answers will vary. (Ex. Fall and break your arm.)
Explain why it's helpful to be calm when problem solving?
When our mind & body are calm, we make better choices & can think clearly.
Name the 3 famous people we discussed in group that showed perseverance after failure.
Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, and Albert Einstein
"I'll never be able to do this!"
"I'm going to get better at this." or "I just need to keep trying."
Explain how a Growth Mindset can help someone be successful.
They are better able to solve problems and learn from their mistakes.
Give an example of a huge problem.
Answers will vary. (Ex. Natural disaster)
What can happen if the size of our reaction doesn't match the size of the problem?
Get in trouble, make a bad choice, act without thinking, etc.
What is "The Power of Yet"?
When we add the word "yet" at the end of a negative statement that reminds us to keep trying.
"I got in trouble this morning so the rest of my day is ruined!"
"I can turn this day around and make better choices."