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Social Emotional Learning Lessons for Teachers and Counselors

  • Social and Emotional Learning
    • Social Decision Making and Problem Solving
    • Elementary SEL Lessons
    • Middle School SEL Lessons
    • Self Awareness
    • Self Management
    • Social Awareness
    • Relationship Skills
    • Responsible Decision-Making
    • The Power of Gratitude
    • Enhancing Social-Emotional Learning
  • The Mindset Advantage
    • Embracing the Mindset of a Jedi
    • Expanding Your Vision: Embracing New Perspectives
    • What’s Your Mindset?
    • Mindset and Learning Strategies in the Classroom
  • Mindfulness
    • Igniting the Power of Mindfulness in Elementary Classrooms
    • Breathwork: Enhance Your Well-Being
    • Exploring the Depths of Self-Awareness: Navigating Mindfulness Across States of Mind
    • Rewiring Your Brain through Neuroplasticity
    • Two Wolves: The Power of Awareness and Consequences
    • Recognizing the Power of Connection: Building Stronger Relationships
  • Character Development
    • Overcoming Challenges and Completing Tasks
    • Embracing Diversity
    • Self Control
    • The Ripple Effect of Kindness
    • The Transformative Power of Gratitude
  • Neuroscience
    • The Role of Emotions in Learning
    • Neuroplasticity Unveiled: Harnessing the Power of Your Brain
    • Understanding ADHD
    • The Growth Potential of Mistakes
  • About Neal

Overcoming Challenges and Completing Tasks

Perseverance is the quality of staying committed to finishing what you start, even when the path becomes challenging. It involves persisting in a course of action despite obstacles and finding satisfaction in accomplishing tasks. It’s worth noting that not all tasks or actions are worth completing or should be finished, which is another skill altogether. However, it is crucial to understand that perseverance is primarily about taking the first step and not easily giving up when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It’s about pushing through and not being easily deterred from reaching your goals.

Perseverance is…

  • Persistence
  • Grit
  • Resilience
  • Determination
  • Strength of Mind
  • Motivation

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

– Pele

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Dawn Wall

Anything is Possible

Perseverance and Growth Mindset Introduction: Begin the lesson by sharing the story of Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson's historic climb ...
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Unlocking Academic Success

Unlocking Academic Success

The Impact of Mindset and Grit on Academic Success: Understanding the power of mindset and grit Grit is the ability ...
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Overcoming Limitations with the Right Mindset

Overcoming Limitations with the Right Mindset

Introduction: In this lesson we explore the inspiring story of Jennifer Bricker, a remarkable individual who defied the odds and ...
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Never Give Up

The Power of Never Giving Up

Introduction: Unleashing Your Inner Grit Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of "Never Give Up" using John Cena's inspirational ...
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John Wayne

Unleashing Your Grit

The Power of Perseverance and Passion Introduction: Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of grit, or perseverance, as described ...
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The Unyielding Pursuit of Excellence

The Unyielding Pursuit of Excellence

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to analyze Michael Jordan's journey and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of determination, ...
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Embracing the Unthinkable

Embracing the Unthinkable

The first step to being able to do the unthinkable is to actually have a dream. - Scott Rigsby Introduction: ...
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Equipping for Achievement

Equipping for Achievement

Perseverance and Self-Control in Education Perseverance (grit) and self-control are widely recognized as crucial factors predicting academic achievements and overall ...
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