Positivity
POSITIVITY – is a wide range of positive emotions – not just being happy. It’s an optimistic attitude that triggers positive emotions, open minds, and relaxed limbs. Like negativity, it has a long-term impact on your character, relationships, communities, environment, and personal trajectory – and it shapes our souls. Positivity comes from your mind.
How do we coach it? By helping them realize that it’s a choice and a tough mental practice. They will begin to recognize how a positive mindset makes people stronger and more effective.
Session #5 POSITIVITY 7/14/24 - 8/24/24
Pre-Session Preparation
Watch Getting stuck in the negatives (and how to get unstuck) | Alison Ledgerwood | 9:59 mins
Do you know someone who gets stuck in the negative? Why do you think that happens? What's the impact on you and others?
Watch The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong | Amy Morin | 15:01 mins
Amy Morin said there are three "Destructive Beliefs" that hold you back - "Unhealthy beliefs about yourself / others / and the world". Which one do you think you tend to have? How does it affect you and is there a way to change it?
Watch Do What You Like, Like What You Do | Bert Jacobs | 13:26 mins
In his video, the Co-founder of ‘Life is Good’ explains that they built a business around 'Optimism.' Is that a company you think you'd like to work with? Why?
Watch Never Too Far Down | Nike | 1:31 min
Which of the first three Handshake America Practices (Perseverance, Passion, Positivity) do you think is most represented in Nike’s ‘Never Too Far Down’ video? What image do you remember or like the most and why?
Read the 10 Quotes on Positivity and prepare to share which 2-3 resonated with you the most and why.
Review the Agenda and be prepared to discuss openly and proactively participate.
POSITIVITY Session
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*Coaches: See ‘Coaches Room’ for specific guidance and tips for meeting
Objective: Understand the meaning of POSITIVITY, how to practice it, and the impact it has on success.
AGENDA (~60-90 min)
I. Welcome and Review of Agenda
II. Check-in
Around the horn - Introduce yourself: first and last name, high school/employer.
Give an update on how your life is going at the moment.
Describe something that recently went well for you.
III. Discussion Questions (Coaches choose based on preference and time available)
How does POSITIVITY (or negativity) come into play in sports? How does it affect your game?
Which of the 10 Quotes was your favorite? Why do you think it resonated with you?
From the "Getting Stuck in the Negatives" video: Do you know someone who gets stuck in the negative? Why do you think that happens? What's the impact on you and others?
Amy Morin said there are three "Destructive Beliefs" that hold you back - "Unhealthy beliefs about yourself / others / and the world". Which one do you think you tend to have? How does it affect you and is there a way to change it?
In his video, the Co-founder of ‘Life is Good’ explains that they built a business around 'Optimism'. Is that a company you think you'd like to work with? Why?
Which of the first three Handshake America Practices (Perseverance, Passion, Positivity) do you think is most represented in Nike’s ‘Never Too Far Down’ video? What image do you remember or like the most and why?
IV. Checklist
Did we achieve our Objective?
Complete & Submit Post-Session Survey (<2 min) (expectation is to submit within 24 hours of completed meeting)
Announcements / Next Meeting
V. Check-out
What did you learn from the study and discussion of Positivity?
What will you take-away and/or do differently to practice Positivity?
Take a fun Team Photo and submit it along with attendance & next session schedule via Coach Checkout Form, by noon the following day