what it is
What was the definition we discussed that defined perseverance?
Pushing through hard times to achieve your end goal
what is 2 "examples" of persevering?
*think "learning from mistakes" and "learning from failures"* ;)
continue to put forth effort and practice
learn from your failures
endure discomfort
see challenges in a positive light
prioritize long term goals over immediate gratification.
what is 1 benefit of perseverance?
decreases stress
decreases anxiety
helps us reach goals
increases our meaning of life
betters our emotional well-being.
Who was one of the 3 stories I shared with you on perseverance?
thomas edison
jack canfield
steve jobs.
What was 2 of the 4 ingredients needed to be perseverant?
interest. passion. purpose. and hope.
Perseverance is the least important quality to have?
FALSE.
which of these words is more "closely" related to perseverance?
A) determination
B) laziness
C) indifferent
D)trustworthy
A! determination best fits
true or false:
perseverance does NOT help us adapt
False! it does aide in helping us adapt
What was Thomas Edison's story of perseverance?
He was a young boy who got kicked out of school, lost multiple jobs and struggled, BUT he invented over 1000 ideas with patents, gave us the motto of "i did not fail 10,000 times lighting the lightbulb. I simply found 10,000 ways not to light it." He didn't listen to the naysayers.
true or false:
its GOOD to compare ourselves to our peers or others?
FALSE! doing so can create depression, sense of hopelessness, feelings of failures, and terrible moods.
Not really. It means we will fight to get to a place we want to be, but also provides us with a sense of knowledge to know when its time to quit and move on to something else.
is resilience the same as perseverance?
what is one way perseverance helps our mental health?
promotes a sense of self confidence.
aides in self-esteem.
lowers depression
stops anxiety
*this is subjective*
YOU!
Instead of step 1,2,3. its steps 1a, 1b, 1c and etc. breaking down each step into easier clearer steps.
perseverance shows more accurately who will achieve more in life?
this one is true! based on a study done. it was shown to be a more accurate predictor of achievement.
scenario:
jack needs to reach a goal of $300 for a school trip that is being taken in the summer. its already march and he is feeling behind. Jack wants to give up and use the money he has saved for something else he really wants. BUT he wants to go on the trip even more. What is 1 way Jack can persevere through this to reach his end goal?
Jack can create another set of savings and divide extra money between the 2 things
he can set a goal to save the money for his OTHER item for after his trip.
Jack can talk to a friend or family member to get their advice.
or jack can focus on the "long term" goal of the trip and put his other unnecessary wants aside
what does this phrase mean:
"Perseverance helps improve our relationships"?
it means that perseverance provides us the ability to work through hard times with our partner/spouse/family/friend/coworker/boss/ or any other relationship we might have.
Steve Jobs only persevered to CREATE 1 business before giving up?
FALSE! He created 3 and still did not give up
what does our "why" statement mean
the "why" statement is "why" we do the things we do. why we are learning a new language, or why we volunteering for a place.
long term! long term gratification shows we have what it takes to wait for the end result.
Natty is on the track team. She has a marathon to prepare for that takes place in 2-months. The marathon is 10miles. At the current time, Natty can only run 2 miles at a time before she has to stop. What are some ways she can Persevere and meet her 10mile goal for the marathon
She can run 2 miles at a time multiple times a day
OR
Natty can set a goal of adding a mile in her run per week.
true or false:
Too much perseverance is NOT a bad thing?
this is false. as with all good things, too much can be a bad thing.
who is jack canfield?
the original author of "chicken soup for the soul" books
what kind of feedback is Important to give to someone who is persevering?
The good, immediate feedback. acknowledge their HARD WORK and not just the RESULTS.