Stressors… things that stress you out What are some of yours?
How Does the Body Respond to Stress? - headache - fatigue withdrawl - cranky depression - cry - shut down - sweaty palms - anger -
Be Proactive! What are some things you can do to prevent or avoid stress in the first place? (Discuss with your partner)
What can we do to RELIEVE stress? Think back to last year in 6 th grade…. Think of some of the things in the library… - Or what are some other things you may do?
Hmmmm…. . Ever wonder why some people handle stress better than others? - In your group, who handles stress the best? Worst?
Hangman…. Research suggests that there is one character trait in particular that can predict if a person will be able to overcome adversity (be successful despite life struggles and stressors)
What’s the trait? ? ? DO YOU HAVE IT?
GRIT grit ɡrit/ noun t means courage and resolve; strength of character. bravery, backbone, spirit, strength of character, strength of will, steel, nerve, toughness, hardiness, resolve, resolution, determination, tenacity, perseverance, endurance;
Get with your partner. . . - egg…. - carrot…. . - coffee beans…. . .
Phrases to help increase GRIT -You got this will survive! -Push through the rain -Be the change lemonade -What are you made of -Rise above -I -Dance in -Make -Invincible -This