What do all these people have in common? :
What do all these people have in common? PROACTIVE 2
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REACTIVE “¡No se puede!” E=mc² 3
What does an academically-successful student look like? :
What does an academically-successful student look like? 4
What are some of the obstacles that get in the way of being successful in school? :
What are some of the obstacles that get in the way of being successful in school? 5
How can I overcome these struggles?!?! :
How can I overcome these struggles?!?! By being proactive
and using
proactive strategies!!! 6
Being Proactive: A DefinitionActing before a situation becomes a source of confrontation or crisis :
Being Proactive: A DefinitionActing before a situation becomes a source of confrontation or crisis Proactive Language
I’ll do it
I can do better than that
Let’s look at all of our options
I choose to…
There’s gotta be a way
I’m not going to let your bad mood rub off on me Reactive Language
I’ll try...
That’s just the way I am
There’ nothing I can do!
Do I have to?
I can’t…
You ruined my day! 7
Proactive Strategies for Successful Students :
Proactive Strategies for Successful Students Ask for help
Use the pause button and reflect
Take responsibility of your actions and worry about what is in your control 8
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Think about the upcoming school year, what are some of the areas that you can be more proactive in? :
Think about the upcoming school year, what are some of the areas that you can be more proactive in? 10
Be cool, calm and in control! :
Be cool, calm and in control! 11