Youth Curriculum - Positive Mental Attitude and Growth Mindset

Having a positive attitude in the workplace goes a long way in terms of performance, growth, and development. When positive mental attitude is paired with a growth mindset, employees perform even better. This workshop discusses how a growth mindset and having a positive mental attitude can contribute to more positive outcomes. This workshop identifies the difference between a fixed and growth mindset as well as the benefits of a growth mindset. Participants will engage in exercises that reflect on their current mindset, determine the difference between pessimism and optimism, and identify the traits of a growth mindset. Then, this workshop will discuss the impact of a positive mental attitude, discuss best practices for harnessing a positive mental attitude and identify how to ensure one’s self-talk is positive. Participants will practice positive self-talk and reflect the importance of having a positive mental attitude. This workshop concludes with highlighting the benefits and importance of harnessing a growth mindset and positive mental attitude in the workplace.

Target Audience: In-School Youth, Out-of-School Youth

Essential Question: By completion of this workshop, participants should be able to answer the question:

·       How can a growth mindset and a positive mental attitude lead to more positive outcomes?

Vocabulary Terms:

·       Optimist

·       Pessimist

·       Mindset

·       Growth Mindset (GM)

·       Fixed Mindset

·       Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)

Duration: 1 hour, Virtual (Content is housed in Keywe)

Course Code: Youth14

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