A resilient individual will be able to achieve the following:
- View unsuccessful attempts as opportunities for deeper learning.
- Innovate and explore risks.
- Use flexibility.
- Utilize mindfulness and self-awareness.
Resilient Individual “I Can” Statements
K–5
- I can set goals for my learning.
- I can identify things I do well.
- I can identify things that are difficult for me.
- I can make mistakes and learn from them.
- I can be brave and try something new.
- I can be okay with change.
- I can be aware of my feelings.
- I can use words to show how I feel.
6–8
- I can think about what I’ve learned from my successes and failures.
- I can identify my strengths and weaknesses and set goals based upon them.
- I can try things that may not work.
- I can adjust to change and challenges.
- I can begin to identify ways to take care of myself socially and emotionally.
9–12
- I can learn from failure and persevere.
- I can be persistent in accomplishing goals and objectives.
- I can identify my strengths and weaknesses.
- I can recognize the need for change in order to grow.
- I can overcome adversity and embrace challenges.
- I can adjust to change.
- I can use positive coping strategies to address life stressors.