growth mindset
Be the hero in your story
How to be the hero in your own life In a school where I was doing some training, I found this quote on a classroom wall: “Be the hero in your own story.” I love the concept. In recent years the story arc has been incorporated into business and many other mediums where we might…
Read MoreEmpowering Kids to Be the Hero in Their Life Journey
What if instead of thinking of our lives as a random series of events, we thought of our lives as a story with each of us as the hero faced with challenges, triumphs and opportunities for growth? What if we not only shared this concept with students, but taught them the power of seeing themselves…
Read MoreGrowing Strong: Four Characteristics of Resilient Children
It is a rare individual who does not encounter disappointments and difficulties during their childhood years. As counselors, we have the privilege of nurturing tomorrow’s leaders and helping them develop courage and resilience in order to handle these difficulties. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, overcome obstacles, and adapt positively to life’s…
Read MoreGoal-Getter Kids: Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Elementary Students
How can we best nurture tomorrow’s leaders to have big dreams and an unyielding belief in their ability to succeed? One of the best ways is to share the power of a growth mindset and guide our young learners in setting and achieving their goals for the year ahead. Understanding the Growth Mindset: A growth…
Read MoreWho do you want to be? .
Helping children find their voice Helping children find their voice and determine who they are at their core has been a task for all generations. Over the years we have certainly approached it in many different ways. There have been generations that focused less on who you wanted to be as an adult and more…
Read MoreTeach Kids Not to Give Up
Do you have a student who gives up easily? Is her philosophy that if she can’t succeed right away, then there’s no point in trying? Does he always anticipate failure when faced with an obstacle? We all face challenges and difficulty from time to time. What makes the difference between someone who persists in the…
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