Mindfulness in Action: Cultivating Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion
Growth Mindset Support:
an 'I CAN' attitude
What am I learning?
Learning Intention: I am learning to be mindful by cultivating an 'I can' attitude.
How will I know if I am successful?
Success Criteria
I can:
* describe a positive 'I can' mindset.
* notice positive 'I can' attitudes.
* apply a positive 'I can' attitude in my life.
What Catholic Values does an 'I can' attitude foster?
What is an 'I can' attitude?
A can-do attitude as described by Shawn Wenner is
Courageously Acting Now Despite Odds
Having a can-do attitude is important in life. A can-do attitude supports the growth mindset. A can-do attitude is necessary for persistence. So what exactly does it mean to have a can-do attitude? Let’s break it down word by word.
Courageously: Courage is the ability to do something that frightens you. It’s the strength in the face of pain or grief. It’s in the category of bravery, valour, audacity, boldness, grit, and heroism. Everyone can access courage. Some channel it easier than others, but at the end of the day it’s accessible to everyone. Being courageous is the first element.
Acting: Pablo Picasso said, “Action is the foundational key to all success.”
Acting is simply the process of doing something. When you couple courage with action, you have the beginning stages of your can-do attitude. Acting and not standing idle is the second element.
Now: Harnessing the power of now is something Eckhart Tolle has taught millions. It’s not living in the past, or worrying about the future, it’s harnessing the moment at hand. Living in the present places you in the best mental place to seize opportunities. Harnessing the power of now is the third element.
Despite: The definition of despite is acting without being affected by something. Essentially you cast concern aside. You may have reason to not act, but you do it anyway. Despite is the fourth element.
Odds: Bringing it all together, the definition of odds are the chances or likelihood of something happening or being the case. There are odds all around us and they feed our belief. Being able to courageously act in the face of odds, especially when they’re stacked against us, well, that’s truly impressive. Casting the odds aside is the fifth element.
So there it is, what it means to have a can-do attitude. Courageously acting now despite odds.
Keep it in mind and hold yourself to a can-do attitude each day.
The above definition and information was sourced from www.shawnwenner.com
View the story Giraffes Cant Dance by Giles Andreae &Guy Parker-Rees
In what ways did the Giraffe display a can do attitude?
In the story the other animals told the giraffe that he can't dance, this made him feel sad.
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