Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will understand the importance of resilience and have learned strategies to develop your own resilience.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and pen
- Comfortable space to work
- No prior knowledge needed
Activities
- Journaling: Take 10 minutes to write about a time when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it. Reflect on what you learned from that experience.
- Role Play: Act out a scenario where you face a setback. Practice responding to it in a positive and resilient way.
- Positive Affirmations: Create a list of positive affirmations to repeat to yourself when facing difficulties. Examples include "I am strong," "I can overcome any obstacle," and "I believe in myself."
Talking Points
- Definition of Resilience: "Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges and setbacks. It's like being a rubber band that stretches but doesn't break."
- Importance of Resilience: "Being resilient can help us face tough times with courage and strength. It's an important skill to have in life."
- Building Resilience: "We can build resilience by practicing positive thinking, seeking support from others, and learning from our mistakes."
- Role of Mindset: "Having a growth mindset, where we believe we can improve and learn from failures, is key to developing resilience."
- Resilience in Action: "Think of a time when you faced a challenge and didn't give up. How did you feel afterwards? That's resilience in action!"