Course Summary: Perseverance – The Key to Success
Concept Introduction
The course begins by exploring the concept of perseverance, understanding its importance in various aspects of life. Participants are introduced to the definition of perseverance and how it differs from related concepts like resilience and grit. The introduction sets the stage for the rest of the course by establishing why perseverance is a critical skill for achieving long-term goals and overcoming challenges.
Improving Motivation
In this segment, participants learn about the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence motivation. The course delves into strategies for enhancing one’s motivation to pursue goals persistently. Techniques such as finding personal significance in tasks, setting rewarding milestones, and maintaining a positive mindset are discussed to help participants boost their motivation.
Learning to Overcome Obstacles
Here, the focus shifts to identifying common obstacles that impede progress and learning how to navigate through them. Participants are taught to anticipate potential challenges and to develop proactive strategies for dealing with setbacks. The section emphasizes the importance of adaptability, problem-solving skills, and seeking support when faced with difficulties.
Using SMARTer Goal Setting to Overcome Obstacles
The course introduces the SMART goal-setting framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and its expanded version, SMARTER (which includes Evaluated and Reviewed). Participants are guided on how to set clear, realistic goals, and how to adjust those goals in response to obstacles. By learning how to set SMARTer goals, participants can create a roadmap for success that accounts for potential challenges.
Activity, Debrief & Homework
The course concludes with interactive activities that allow participants to put their newly learned perseverance strategies into practice. After each activity, there is a debrief session where experiences are shared, and insights are discussed. Participants are then assigned homework designed to further reinforce the concepts taught, encouraging them to apply perseverance strategies in real-life situations.