7 Mindsets
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
“We all want our children to be happy and successful!” -www.7mindsets.com
This year Archbold School district will teach and embrace the qualities and beliefs of the 7 Mindsets to live our ultimate best year and life for our students and staff alike.
The 7 Mindsets are based on a three-year research effort that began with the simple question:
What do the world’s happiest and most successful people have in common?
The 7 Mindsets are a comprehensive blueprint for happiness, intentionality, and success, using simple, powerful language to teach and activate success strategies for people to live the lives of their dreams.
Below you will find a brief description of the first three of the 7 Mindsets that we will teach for the first semester. These will change the dynamic of daily life by invigorating your children/youth to tap into their unlimited potential.
"Happiness and success is not a destination, instead it is a journey; and it can only be defined by the individual." -www.7mindsets.com
September
Everything is Possible mindset provides the belief that we are all capable of extraordinary lives. We learn that everything in existence was once just an idea until someone believed it was possible and turned it into a reality. Embracing this fact allows one to envision a wonderful life, expect greatness, and effectively execute the process of making dreams come true. Resist the urge to give your children reality checks, no matter what their dreams are. Dreams are precious and represent the hopes and expectations we have for our lives. So, every dream and positive vision of the future that your children have should be encouraged. Their dreams will inevitably change, but what matters is that they’re dreaming and believing.
Constantly push your children to dream bigger, and never be the doubter or pessimist.
October
Passion First mindset teaches us that we are each a unique expression of human life and that our lives should be focused on finding our unique genius and sharing it with the world to the maximum extent possible. Dreams are unique and authentic for each person, and of such critical importance that you’ll find the fuel to overcome any obstacles you face on the way to achieving them. Teach your children to find validation within. Every experience in your child’s life should be about growth. Constantly focus your attention toward helping them understand the skills they’re building, the knowledge they’re gaining, and the relationships they’re forming along the way.
It is crucial that our youth find validation in who they are becoming, not in what they are accumulating.
November/December
We Are Connected mindset helps us to understand that everyone who comes into our lives can help us live our dreams. Through this mindset, we learn to constantly explore synergies with others, embrace diversity, and relish competition that will allow us to maximize our potential with and through others. We all have belief systems that help define who we are. It is important for children/youth to deliberately begin developing healthy and diverse relationships that will help them. Encourage your child to spend more time with peers/friends that encourage and empower them.
We must instill values in our youth, along with a strong sense of self, but also cultivate curiosity and open-mindedness towards all people, regardless of differences in beliefs.
For more information about Social Emotional Learning and the 7 Mindsets,
please contact your school counselor and visit the links provided below:
Middle School Counselor:
Jan Lindsay
jlindsay@archboldschools.org
High School Counselors:
Shawn Grime
Sharon Ziegler