Perseverance – continuing to try even when things are hard
Grit – working consistently toward my long term goals
It is so important for young people to understand that life isn’t always easy. Everyone faces challenges. Some things will be harder to learn than others, friendships take work and effort, sometimes life is just difficult. When kids are taught perseverance and grit, they learn preparation for life as an adult. They learn how to set goals and put in the work, patience, and time to accomplish them. They also learn that in order to reach a goal and find success, they may have to experience failure first. This month’s resiliency characteristics are the foundation for a lifetime of knowing that they can do hard things, that work is a good thing, and that failure is a friend. Success is built upon practicing perseverance and grit every single day.