Get gritty. Grit, the combination of perseverance and resilience that helps you bounce back from disappointments, plays an important role in well-being. At school, online and with friends, kids feel pressured to achieve something on the first try. Instead, instill what’s called a “growth mind-set,” the process of trying, failing and learning from mistakes. When they feel defeated, their inner voice will say, “You got this!”
I happen to believe this is relevant for all of us from adolescent to adult. Throughout our lives, we face challenges and disappointments. It it how we get back up and get GRITTY.
