Reflections on Perseverance & Determination – by Alex, Zia & Sophia

Students wrote a reflection on perseverance and determination.

Alex: Determination. You think it. You stick with it. Determination gets you free from struggling and it doesn’t make you mad. You can tell yourself I can do it when it’s hard.

Sophia: Perseverance is when you keep trying even though you’re struggling with it and being your own cheerleader. Determination is when you tell yourself I got this or I can do this. It’s important because you’re telling yourself that you can do this and it’s a good mindset. When you’re struggling with something you can tell yourself I can do this, I’ve got this, and I know I can do this.

Zia: Perseverance is when you say to yourself I can do it and being your own cheerleader. Determination is when you are thinking I can do this and I will never give up until I do! They are both important because if you tell yourself I can’t do it and give up straight away you already failed on it. I can tell myself I can do it and I will NEVER give up!