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I'm So Frustrated...Where do I begin?! >:(

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I'm So Frustrated...Where do I begin?! >:(

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Become Self-Aware
Set Measurable Goals
Ask for Help
Cultivate a Growth Mindset

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Social and emotional learning nurtures self-awareness: the ability to identify our own feelings, values, strengths, and limitations, as well as how our feelings and thoughts influence what we do.

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Personality types

Understand others

In our free type descriptions you'll learn what really drives, inspires, and worries different personality types, helping you build more meaningful relationships.

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Personality types In our free type descriptions you'll learn what really drives, inspires, and worries different personality types, helping you build more meaningful relationships.

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Emotional Intelligence Quiz

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Not being aware of why we think, feel or act in certain ways may lead us to stereotype, discriminate, or misjudge situations or other people. When we know what it is that we identify with, we can be aware of our own biases and how we might react to situations that test what is important to us.

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What is Self Advocacy?

The confidence to ask for the tools and assistance needed to be successful in the world.

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LearnStorm Growth Mindset: How to write a SMART goal

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How do I begin to set goals?

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Make sure that you set realistic goals!

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Goal Setting Quiz?!

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Quiz & Worksheet - SMART Goals for Students | Study.com

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Check your understanding of writing and applying SMART goals with this interactive quiz and printable worksheet. The questions can be accessed at...

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Questions to Think About
Why is self-advocacy important?
How do I ask for help?
How do I ask clarifying questions?
I'm scared - what words do I use to ask for help?
How can I teach/express gratitude towards those who help?

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6 Tips for Asking Your Teacher for Help

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Lauren Carrane

If you're not doing well in a class, whose job is it to make sure you improve? If you answered "my teacher's," think again. The real answer is that it's up to you to recognize when you're struggling and find a way to get the help that you need.

Learning to go to others - teachers, tutors, parents, or friends - and admit that you don't understand something and need some help isn't easy. Many of us grow up thinking that we're supposed to just know everything, and if we don't, there's something wrong with us.

But in fact, recognizing when we need help, learning how to advocate for ourselves, and seeking out the support we need are important parts of becoming mature, responsible adults.

Still, the process of asking others for help can be scary. Approaching teachers can be especially intimidating, so here are a few tips on the best ways to connect with them to get the help you need:

1. Be Considerate
Teachers genuinely want to help you, and it's part of their job, so don't worry that you're being a nuisance by approaching them outside of class. However, teachers are also super busy, so you want to show that you're being considerate of their time. After saying hello, ask them if they have time to talk. If not, ask when would be a better time and make a point of putting it in your planner so you don't forget to meet the teacher at that time.

2. Ask Specific Questions
In order to make the most of the time you spend meeting a teacher, go in with specific questions you want to ask. It's hard to help someone who can't explain what they need help with. If you come in saying, "I just don't get math!" your teacher really doesn't know where to begin. Instead, you can bring in a problem that you got wrong on a recent quiz and ask them to walk you through where you went wrong. If it's a class like history or English, instead of saying, "How can I make my essay better?" you could ask, "How can I improve my organization of ideas since that's where I always score lowest on my essays." In short, you should brainstorm specific questions to ask the teacher before you meet with him or her.

3. Keep Your Email Communications Professional
If you'd rather email your teacher instead of speaking to him or her in person, go ahead. Just make sure that your email is professional and appropriate. Like a formal letter, an email should start with a salutation, followed by an explanation of why you are writing, and end with a closing and your name. Using correct punctuation and spelling will also go a long way toward showing your teacher that you take your schoolwork seriously. Want another tip? You're more likely to get a quick response if you use a specific subject line like "Question about Jane Eyre essay" rather than something generic like "Help!" Even so, don't expect teachers to be sitting by their screens at midnight ready to reply to last-minute requests. Plan on waiting a minimum of 24 hours for the teacher's reply.

4. Be Proactive
Speaking of timing, it's best to ask for help when you first realize that you're struggling with something, not after you've already gotten a poor grade on your report card or final exam. Be proactive about seeking out help from a teacher or tutor as soon as you feel like you're falling behind.

5. Be Honest
Let's say you know you're not going to be able to finish a paper or other assignment by the due date. You can approach the teacher in advance in a positive and respectful manner, explain why you won't be able to meet the deadline and ask for an extension. Often, teachers will grant your request, and they'll be more likely to be forgiving if you are honest and upfront. Just remember to thank them for the extension, and if they say no, thank them for considering.

6. Respect Your Teacher's Decisions
If feel you didn't get the grade on a paper or test that you should have, it's fine to approach the teacher to ask for an explanation. However, instead of going into the conversation ready for an argument, try asking how you could have improved your work to get a better grade. Sometimes teachers will rethink a grade and change it; other times, they won't. Whatever happens, use this as a learning opportunity. Your willingness to have a mature conversation will show great character.

Other Ways to Advocate for Yourself
Of course, there are lots of other ways that you can get help in a certain subject without going to a teacher directly. Are there other students in your class who seem to understand what's going on? Seek them out and see if they can explain some of the concepts to you. You can also look online for information, ask your parents or siblings, or make an appointment with a school counselor or tutor for additional help. Just don't put it off! The sooner you get help, the sooner you'll feel confident that you can succeed.

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Posted on January 30, 2018 by Lauren Carrane If you're not doing well in a class, whose job is it to make sure you improve? If you answered "my teacher's," think again. The real answer is that it's up to you to recognize when you're struggling and find a way to get the help that you need.

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10 Self-Advocacy Tips for Young People with Disabilities

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Becoming s Stronger Self-Advocate

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Ask a teacher to explain something you don't understand?

Talk with adults about giving you more freedom and responsibility?

If so, you're already on your way to becoming a stronger self-advocate! Tip: If you come across an unfamiliar word as you read this, don't just skip over it, look it up! This will help you get the information you need AND build a strong vocabulary.
What Is a Self-Advocate?

A self-advocate is someone who speaks up for themselves. Self-advocates ask for what they need and want, and try to have as much of a say as possible in making their own life decisions.

Why Should I Become a Self-Advocate?

Until now, adults have made most of the decisions about your life for you. However, now that you are becoming an adult yourself, you should have a say in what you do, in what you want, and in where you are going. Being able to make your own decisions is important because it allows you to:

Live as independently as possible

Do the things you like

Pursue goals after high school

Get a job in the career field you want

Have healthy relationships

Control your own body and health

Manage your own money

Get the services and supports you need

Being a self-advocate is especially important if you have a disability, because you need to:

Understand your rights in different education settings and the workplace

Know how and when to ask for accommodations to do your best

Know how to navigate the community and access the services and supports you need

Advocate for friends and family members who also have disabilities

4 Steps for Becoming a Stronger Self-Advocate!

1. Get to know yourself. It helps to start by figuring out:

The self-advocacy skills you have, and the ones you need to work on

The areas of your life in which you are a strong self-advocate (ex: school, friendships)

The areas in which you want to speak up more and play a bigger role in decision-making

Am I Learning to Lead is a tool that can help you to do a self-assessment in the areas of learning, connecting, thriving, working, and leading.

2. Learn your rights and responsibilities.

After you decide the specific areas you want to become a stronger self-advocate in, it's important to learn what your legal rights are in those areas, and how to responsibly advocate for those rights. For example:

If you have a disability, you have the right to reasonable accommodations at school and work

It is your responsibility to know what a reasonable accommodation is, and how to ask for one

To learn more about your rights if you have a disability, check out: http://www.ndrn.org/index.php.

3. Speak up!

Once you know what areas you want to be a stronger self-advocate in and what your rights and responsibilities are, it's time to start speaking up for what you need and what you want. You can start doing this by:

Sharing your thoughts and opinions in class, at the dinner table, at your place of worship, etc.

Asking questions if you don't understand something your teacher, advisor or your doctor says

Talking with adults and your friends about planning your classes, activities and life after graduation

Standing up for your rights if you think they're being violated

When appropriate, asking for accommodations at school or at work

4. Team up!

Being a strong self-advocate doesn't mean doing everything on your own. There is strength in numbers, and most famous self-advocates, like Martin Luther King Jr. worked with others to achieve common goals.

Think about building a team of people who know you well whom you can trust to help you become a strong self-advocate. Some of these people could be:

Friends and older students you admire

Teachers, principals, and academic advisors

Coaches, religious leaders, counselors, and nurses who you have worked with

Family members who want you to be as independent as possible

You can also learn about disability history and how people teamed up to speak up for themselves:

Things to Think About

You have the power! Being a self-advocate is rarely easy, but never forget that you deserve the life you want and you have the power to make it happen. Most importantly never, EVER give up.

Balance. Being a strong self-advocate is all about balancing assertiveness and respectfulness. You have a right to speak up for what you want and need, but others are more likely to listen and work with you if you approach them as partners, not enemies.

Practice makes it easier. If you get nervous, and worry that your words won't come out right when you have to speak up for yourself, try practicing what you will say ahead of time. Writing down what you want to say, or talking it through with a friend can help you feel more confident.

It takes time. Don't think that you are not a strong self-advocate if you run into obstacles, or have some days when you just don't feel like advocating. Like any other new skill, learning how to effectively gain control over your own life doesn't happen overnight.!

Taking Action!

Now that you know:

What a self-advocate is,

Why it's important to be one, and

How you can become one...

...Start becoming a stronger self-advocate today!

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Ask a teacher to explain something you don't understand? Talk with adults about giving you more freedom and responsibility? If so, you're already on your way to becoming a stronger self-advocate! Tip: If you come across an unfamiliar word as you read this, don't just skip over it, look it up!

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Big Life Journal!

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Have you ever wondered whether you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset ? We've put together a fun, simple fixed mindset vs. growth mindset quiz to help you determine your current mindset. At the end of this post, we've also included some helpful tips for cultivating a growth mindset.

Your mindset impacts your relationships , learning, and overall well-being and success. It helps you achieve your full potential or holds you back from reaching it. And if you want to foster a growth mindset in children, it's essential to have a growth mindset yourself.

People with a fixed mindset believe talent, intelligence, and other qualities are innate and unchangeable. On the other hand, people with a growth mindset believe effort and practice over time make a meaningful difference. A fixed mindset contributes to limiting beliefs; a growth mindset empowers beliefs.

Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our FREE Your Words Matter Volume 2 Kit. With these 10 one-page parenting guides, you will know exactly how to speak to your child to help them stand up for themselves, be more confident, and develop a growth mindset.

Our fixed mindset vs. growth mindset quiz, created for adults and teens, consists of 15 questions. Simply choose the answer that corresponds with how you feel about the statement.

No matter what mindset you have, the good news is you have the power to change it! Here are some actionable tips for shifting to a growth mindset.

Read about how the brain works.

If you're a growth mindset skeptic, it's helpful to understand neuroscience supports this idea. Your mindset shift may come more easily if you read up on concepts like neuroplasticity , which explains that the neural pathways in the brain are constantly changing in response to our experiences. The brain is like a muscle--the more you practice, the stronger the brain becomes, and the more automatic the process.

Become aware of your fixed mindset triggers.

Many of us have a fixed mindset in some areas and a growth mindset in others. Or we may have specific fixed mindset triggers. These could include criticism, setbacks, or comparing ourselves to the success of others. Practice becoming aware of you have fixed mindset thoughts (don't judge yourself for having them; simply notice the thought.). Awareness is the first step to making a change.

Replace the fixed mindset thought with a growth mindset thought.

As you begin noticing your fixed mindset thoughts (and their triggers), try replacing them with a growth mindset thought. For example, if you think, "This is too hard," consider, "This challenge is a great learning opportunity." Or if you notice yourself thinking, "I'll never be as successful as her," shift to, "I'm not as successful as I'd like to be ." If you have a difficult time fully making these shifts, start by simply questioning your fixed mindset thoughts: "What if that's not true?"

Take action.

Since the brain learns and grows through experience, train your brain by taking growth mindset actions. Push yourself to try new things, take on challenges, and persist through failure and setbacks. Ask yourself, "What's the worst that could happen? And if the worst thing happens, how can I respond?" Generally, this practice shows you that even the worst-case scenario isn't so bad after all.

Focus on the process.

Instead of focusing solely on outcomes, celebrate the process too. Small steps toward a big goal matter. Incremental positive change makes a difference. Embracing the process helps you build confidence and develop a growth mindset.

If you need some tips on how to encourage a growth mindset in your child, don't forget to download our FREE Your Words Matter Volume 2 Kit.

Ask yourself what you can learn from your mistakes.

Mistakes are inevitable. If you aren't making mistakes, you aren't taking risks or challenging yourself. Look into the backstory of just about every successful person and you'll find examples of major mistakes and failures. Yet because they didn't quit, and they used these mistakes as learning opportunities, they became extremely successful. Next time you make a mistake, ask yourself, "What can I learn from this?" Begin reframing "mistakes" as "learning," and you'll cultivate a growth mindset that propels you toward success.

Looking for additional resources? Make growth mindset a family affair by using our Big Life Journal with your children. Developing a growth mindset is a process, so give yourself grace along the way, and enjoy the journey!

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Mindset is a psychological trait described by Carol Dweck, Ph.D. as either fixed or growth. According to Dr. Dweck, people with fixed mindsets believe that intelligence and skills are something you are born with, while those with growth mindsets believe that it is possible to learn and enhance abilities. This distinction leads to individuals with a fixed mindset striving to appear naturally talented, while those with a growth mindset are more driven by a desire to learn.

Do you have a growth mindset or a fixed one? For each of the following statements, indicate your level of agreement below.
The IDRlabs Mindset Test (IDR-MT) was developed by IDRlabs. The IDR-MT is based on the work of Dr. Carol Dweck, Ph.D. who created the Dweck Mindset Instrument. The IDR-MT is not associated with any specific researchers in the field of developmental psychology, educational psychology, or any affiliated research institutions.
The IDRlabs Mindset Test was informed by the DMI as published in Sarshar, M., et al. (2019). T behavior: Psychological implications of thrill-seeking/risk-taking. Current Psychology. Martinez, M.A. (2018). Mindset as it relates to implementation of mobile devices for instruction. The University of Texas. The concept of growth mindset was published in Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. New York, NY: Ballantine Books.

The work of Dr. Dweck has also informed some of the diagnostic criteria in the form of the widely used psychological instrument, the DMI, for clinical use especially by qualified mental health professionals. The present test is intended for educational purposes only. IDRlabs and the present IDRlabs Mindset Test are independent of the above researchers, therapists, authors, organizations, or their affiliated institutions.

The Mindset quiz is based on a famous and well-regarded inventory for the assessment of your underlying beliefs regarding learning and intelligence. However, free online tests and quizzes such as this one are solely first takes and cannot provide accurate assessments of your mindset. Hence, the test is intended to be used for educational purposes only. A definitive personality assessment can be made only by a qualified mental health professional.

The two mindsets may be summarized as follows: GROWTH MINDSET - Intelligence and talent are dynamic; Embrace challenges; Appreciate feedback; Inspired by others' success; Failure is an opportunity to grow; Effort is "brain training"; Focus on the process not the result; Acknowledge your weaknesses. FIXED MINDSET - Intelligence and talent are static; Avoid challenges; Ignore feedback; Threatened by others' success; Failure is the limit of ability; Effort is pointless; Focus on proving yourself; Stay away from the unfamiliar.

As the publishers of this Growth Mindset or Fixed Mindset Test, which allows you to know if you have a growth or a fixed mindset, we have strived to make the test as reliable and valid as possible by subjecting it to statistical controls and validation. However, free online quizzes such as the present Mindset Test do not provide professional assessments or recommendations of any kind; the test is provided entirely "as-is." For more information about any of our online tests and quizzes, please consult our Terms of Service.

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