Perseverance

Perseverance acts as a lighthouse in the storms of our lives. It shines the light of hope on those dark and forbidding seas. The light helps us navigate the dangers we encounter so that we can reach safe harbor. This tenacity and grit serve us well in all aspects of life, both personal and professional.

As we all work together to sail through whatever latest storm comes our way, explore the following resources to support your journey.

Explore Chapter 11, page 286, of Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators for more detailed support for this month's disposition of perseverance.

Consider including some of these as the topic of conversation during your weekly mentor/mentee meeting.

What Is Perseverance?

There are many facets to the disposition of perseverance. It’s important that we take note of those and use that knowledge to build and strengthen our resilience. The following resources might be useful in helping you define or refine your understanding of what constitutes an act of perseverance.

Disposition: Perseverance - OnwardThis month we explore the disposition of perseverance. In Chapter 11 of Onward Elena Aguilar shares that in order to cultivate perseverance and tenacity, you...

Perseverance & ResilienceThroughout her life Stacie has faced an identity crisis; where did she belong? Who was she? What does being indigenous mean? What does being a woman mean? This is her story.

Cultivating Perseverance

Perseverance is as diverse as the people who display it. We all have stories of perseverance to share with the world. As with any disposition, our ability to persevere becomes stronger the more intentional we are in cultivating this trait. The following resources present ideas for exercising and building your perseverance reserves. From personal reflections to inspirational movies and videos, to activities in the classroom, there are many ways to do this.

9 Ways You Can Improve Your Perseverance SkillsHow can you learn to persevere when you’re facing trying times or unforeseen challenges? We asked members of the Young Entrepreneur Council for their best approaches. | SUCCESS

Developing Perseverance - The Mental Tenacity to Overcome and Succeed“If you want to go fast, walk alone. If you want to go far, take a friend.” I have lately been thinking about factors in the most successful of peopl...

The Science of Perseverance: How to Strengthen Your Motivation Toward Long-Term GoalsStruggle, setbacks and failure don't have to drain your motivation. Scientists who study success and achievement say your beliefs makes all the difference.

Grit Curriculum Lesson: The Perseverance WalkIn teacher Amy Lyon’s Perseverance Walk lesson, fifth grade students have an opportunity to interview someone who has worked hard towards a long-term goal, then create and share a presentation to illustrate a life lived with grit.

It Takes Perseverance to Chase Genius - OnwardIf you want to make a difference in this world, you are going to need to tap into your perseverance. Jay Shetty is a...

Movies That Promote PerseveranceCommon Sense Media editors help you choose Movies That Promote Perseverance. Help kids learn the value of sticking with something, no matter what challenges they face.

21 Hollywood Movies That Will Inspire You To Never Give UpWe come across few movies which impact our thinking and are changes our lives with its inspiring story. See these 21 best motivational Hollywood movies.