Grit and determination are qualities that often work hand in hand. Grit is the inner drive that keeps someone focused on their goals, even when things feel tought, and determination is the strength to overcome challenges. Together, these traits help clients overcome obstacles and achieve their long-term goals.
The How to Develop Grit and Determination handout helps clients understand the importance of these traits in achieving both short-term and long-term success. It highlights the benefits of developing them and uses acronyms for clients to easily remember.
Having this poster can serve as a daily reminder that inspires young people to have greater resilience and tenacity. For example, reflecting on past successes where grit played a key role can motivate them to face new challenges with the same strength.
To help reinforce the handout’s message, caring adults can set up a “Grit and Determination Jar” for young people. Each time they complete a challenging task, they can add a token to the jar. Over time, this jar will become a simple but powerful reminder of their perseverance and progress.
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References:
- Christopoulou, M., Lakioti, A., Pezirkianidis, C., Karakasidou, E., & Stalikas, A. (2018). The role of grit in education: A systematic review. Psychology, 09(15), 2951-2971. https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2018.915171
- Muenks, K., Yang, J. S., & Wigfield, A. (2018). Associations between grit, motivation, and achievement in high school students. Motivation Science, 4(2), 158-176. https://doi.org/10.1037/mot0000076
- Tang, X., Wang, M., Guo, J., & Salmela-Aro, K. (2019). Building grit: The longitudinal pathways between mindset, commitment, grit, and academic outcomes. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 48(5), 850-863. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-019-00998-0
