Develop personal perseverance
Source: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/success-at-york-toolkit/perseverance/personal/ Parent: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/success-at-york-toolkit/perseverance/
Personal perseverance involves staying motivated and passionate despite setbacks.
In other words, develop your 'grit'.
Videos
Video
Grit: the key to your success
This animation introduces the concept of 'grit' and how it could be the key to your success at university.
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Sarah Lewis: Embrace the near win
Sarah Lewis takes to the TED Talk stage to discuss how embracing little failures can help us grow and learn, and ultimately lead to much greater successes in the future.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_lewis_embrace_the_near_win
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Passion, grit and resilience get you from ordinary to extraordinary
Dr Shelley Ball talks about how a bit of grit and lots of passion are key ingredients to getting through challenges and leading a fulfilling life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd6ZfzF9wTE&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
Podcasts
Getting to grips with self-compassion
Dr Kristin Neff shares her advice on how to develop self compassion and work at being kinder to yourself.
Further reading
- The Conversation articles on failing better
- Want to develop ‘grit’? Take up surfing (The Conversation)
Next steps
Now you have explored resources to help with developing a stronger sense of personal perseverance, the next step is to complete our activities to help you set some goals.