Topics to help with when developing mindsets at the junior level include:
Neuroplasticity
The brain is an amazing organ that can rewire and create new pathways with focus and practice.
Perseverance, Resiliency, and Grit
Overcoming obstacles and navigating difficulty takes an attitude of resilience and perseverance.
Realistic Optimism
Positivity is not helpful if it promotes unrealistic thinking. Realistic optimism promotes accurate thinking with a positive slant based on the realistic steps to reach the outcome one hopes for.
Growth Mindset
Growth mindset is the set of held beliefs that talents, attitudes and skill are developed with effort, good teaching, and persistence.
Gratitude
Gratitude is an important social emotion that can benefit the lives of those that practice it. An “attitude of gratitude” has been proven to have benefits on a person’s overall well-being.