Process
If you have visited the main building recently you may have seen the health and wellness board. Students in grades 2-8 were encouraged to set a health and wellness goal.
Last week in 6th grade Health class a student asked what happens if she does not achieve her goal. This question led to a great discussion about how the purpose of goal setting is much more about the process than the final result. Yes, it is great when you work hard and achieve a goal in exactly the way you set to accomplish it but there is also much to be learned when you fall short of your goal. When reflecting on the process, you might realize the goal was not that important so you didn’t make time for it or work as hard as you could. The next time you might change your goal or how you will prepare for it. Other times, you might realize the outcome that was originally desired needs to be modified.
It is a difficult – but invaluable – lesson to learn that hard work and persistence don’t always deliver. This type of challenge puts your values to the test. Can you show resilience in the face of disappointment? I had that opportunity this summer. I shared with the 6th grade students how I trained all summer working towards a triathlon related goal. On the day of the race, things didn’t come together like I planned and I did not reach my goal. At first I felt a lot of disappointment but over time I can reflect back on why I do triathlons in the first place. My joy can’t be associated simply to the time on the clock or my place. While setting a goal might motivate me to get out and train, triathlons allow me to achieve so much more than fast times. Resilience – one of the many traits that can be transferred from sport to life – is at the top of the list.
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