Title:
The growth mindset workbook for teens : say yes to challenges, deal with difficult emotions, and reach your full potential
Author:
Publication Date:
2021
Publication Information:
Oakland, CA : Instant Help Books, [2021]
Physical Description:
ix, 142 pages ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781684035571
Abstract:
"Taking risks and welcoming challenges are important for reaching success. Written by experts in growth mindset and neuroscience, this workbook teaches teens life-changing skills for coping with setbacks and emotional struggles-including sadness, worry, and interpersonal challenges"-- Provided by publisher.
With plenty of space for you to write in your thoughts and reactions, this workbook will show you how to change the way you think, so you can achieve a growth mindset and reach your goals. Schleider, Mullarkey and Dobias share coping skills and tools that you need to transform setbacks into learning opportunities. Most activities cover 2- to 3-pages of text, followed by 5- or 6-pages to record your responses. -- adapted from back cover and perusal of book.
Contents:
Discover your power to change. From brain change to self-change ; Changing your brain puts you in charge ; Beliefs that do (and don't) boost brain change ; Minding your mindsets ; From beliefs to behavior change through goals ; Working toward the experiences you want, fast and slow ; Your mindset change plan -- Become who you hope to be, especially when life gets hard. Standing up to your "I can't" mindset ; Know your values ; Act on your values to fight fixed thoughts ; Act on your values to master your mood -- View yourself as a good friend. Brains are wired to jump to wrong conclusions ; Being kind to yourself helps, being mean to yourself doesn't ; Build a bridge to self-kindness -- Treat yourself like a good friend. Recognize your mean thoughts about yourself ; Brainstorm kinder thoughts ; Practice kinder thoughts in the moment -- Bounce back from stress and loss. Grow your ability to notice stress early ; Get good at getting help ; Grow gratitude -- Concluding thoughts: To the future you.
Language:
English
Audience:
Ages 14-18
