Taking Risks: Challenge, Adventure and Growth Mindset

What does it mean to take a risk?

• Do something you haven't done before.
• Do something that is challenging.
• Go out of your comfort zone.
• Be unsure about something.
• Try something new.  
• Do something you don't know how to do. 
• "Go for it!"
• Push yourself into new things even if you don't want to or feel scared
• You may make a mistake! 

Why is it important to challenge yourself?

• To have fun and excitement in your life.
• To do something thrilling.
• To do something difficult because you won't learn if you do things you know.  
• To see what something new is like.
• To learn and get better at something.  
• It is the only way to experience new things! 
• You might learn something new.
• It makes you feel good!
• You may not feel scared anymore after you do something challenging.  

How does it feel to be outside of your "comfort zone?"

• You might feel nervous.
• Palms sweating
• Proud of yourself
• Scared and Uncomfortable
• Happy and Scary
• "Wow! I can't believe I did that!"
• Happy that you tried something new 
• "GULP!" 
• Awesome!  
• Exciting!
• Nervous because you don't know what's ahead 

Draw an example of a time when you challenged yourself or stepped outside your comfort zone!