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To become a hero and be highly successful in life, requires three simple strategies.

The three strategies are- Prayers, fasting, and the right mindset. A copy of this book will teach you how to become a hero with the right mindset and be highly successful in life.

Prayers and fasting cannot work, you need to follow all the principles and strategies contained in this book to become a hero.

Don’t be deceived by anyone telling you when you pray and fast you will be highly successful in life.

Are you thinking of becoming a hero and being highly successful in life, then this book is for you.

Live the life of Hero

Live The Hero, like any other philosophy of life, necessitates some attentiveness. Change, like anything important in life, needs effort. Many of us don't take the time to assess if our present ideas, feelings, and beliefs are uplifting or depressing us on a regular basis.

Finally, it's about choosing to believe in yourself as a resilient and capable individual who has the power to mold your life as you see fit. The attributes listed below are essential to a heroic mindset.

The Golden Rule (Universal)

"Treat others as you want to be treated," you've probably heard before, regardless of your background. This is a crucial belief for heroes. The gratification of supporting the human desire for collaboration and maintaining the links that bind us together is the true goal of a hero, not glory or celebrity.

Take this basic hero quality to heart, and feel that all people are deserving of life, justice, and a sense of purpose (and therefore, happiness).

Keep the Biology of Negativity in Mind

The negative bias is a survival mechanism that we have. For millennia, it has served us well as a species by keeping us on the lookout for danger. However, it is now overstimulated by the fact that modern communication technology can deliver terrible news to us 24 hours a day, seven days a week! While we may admit that humans are capable of evil, we must also remember that we are also capable of immense good.

Human civilization and technology exist and have grown as proof that fairness and collaboration continuously triumph over the darker part of our nature. We would not have gone this far or survived this long if it hadn't been for that.

The hero mindset identifies negativity bias for what it is, then chooses to perceive the world as a place where both good and bad things occur. Life is neither fair nor unjust; it is simply what it is. This allows us to perceive the world as a place of possibilities rather than just sorrow.

Adapt to Uncertainty

There's nothing wrong with wanting to know what's going to happen next. It's human nature to desire predictability and comfort. But we all know that there is no such thing as complete assurance in life. In human society, attempting to evade or reject this fact generates issues.

Instead of futilely attempting to make the world certain, the heroic attitude teaches us that we may be confident in ourselves. We lay a firm foundation for our life if we create our own sense of purpose and meaning. We can get strength and confidence from relying on ourselves if we learn to develop self-worth and self-esteem.

Uncertainty is also seen as a source of possibility in the hero's attitude. It suggests your "destiny" hasn't been decided yet. As a result, you have complete control over your life. Even if others try to keep you down, they will never be able to overcome your tenacity and willpower.

Change your circle, and your life will change.

Writers make sure that their most successful protagonists have a particular perspective that affects how they approach and respond to events. As heroes and heroines grasp each day, these important attributes help them grow and win:

They have a soul. Even when they are afraid or facing difficulties, protagonists act in remarkable ways because they are enthusiastic and solution-oriented.

They see things from a different perspective. Victorious heroes and heroines keep an open mind (even about themselves), weigh all sides objectively, and keep the greater good in mind.

They are inquisitive, naturally curious, and eager to learn for the rest of their lives.

They are truthful, trustworthy, genuine, and committed.

They are empathic, aware of their surroundings, and accepting of their own and others' flaws.

They are forward-thinking doers who turn ideas into reality.

They achieve success by maintaining high standards and working more efficiently.

They "as if" they are the character they desire to be by dressing, behaving, and talking like the character they aspire to be.

They progress by constantly improving themselves and expanding relationships.

This last trait is crucial since every great protagonist – and every single individual in real life – evolves with time. We're all on a journey to become our best selves, and we're all on a character arc in our own story. We can get to where we want to be by developing these attributes through our professional and personal experiences.

You've certainly noticed as a reader or watcher that the protagonist often begins a novel uncertain or unsure of what he or she needs to do to develop and evolve. The characters do not have all of these hero or heroine characteristics at the start of the story (if they were, the story would have nowhere to go). Most people are unsure of their entire potential, talents, and power, which, to be honest, defines a lot of us. If you think like a writer, on the other hand, you'll learn to play the long game and become increasingly confident that your story will unfold and that you'll make progress.

Even if we adopt a protagonist's attitude, it's hard to think your character's path will be beneficial and transformative. Why? Because of our perceptions of ourselves and our apparent flaws. These truths, which all authors are aware of, will assist you:

Accept that each character is a product of their own blemished past, which simply implies that we're all imperfect in the same way.

Accept that we all have different levels of doubt, fear of failure, and feelings of inadequacy. Our paradoxes and perceived "weaknesses" are, in many ways, what makes us interesting and compelling.

Accept that people respond best to characters that are empathetic, vulnerable, and relatable - our flaws, which we strive so hard to hide, are often what makes us more compelling.

So embrace everything of who you are as you adopt a protagonist's perspective. The character journey lesson is that our flaws and wounds can eventually become our strengths and a significant part of what binds us to others.

Finally, remember that you are in the middle of a story as you progress through your career. That reality makes it harder for us to perceive our progress - in fact, we may feel as if we're going nowhere fast. If you find yourself in this situation, utilize it as a writing prompt. It's a good moment to reflect on your current progress and see if you can better align yourself with the important features of a protagonist attitude.

Today, do the following:

To assess your success, ask yourself the following three questions:

How have I progressed in my character arc thus far (maybe without even realizing it)?

What part of myself can I now let go of now that I'm finished with it?

What new feature of my career can I preserve and incorporate

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Why Did I Choose to Marry "Myself"?

I've cried a lot in my life, wishing that someone would love me as much as I love them.

They were correct; I did need to leave. How often do you have the opportunity to be in the same room as one of the persons you appreciate the most?

It wasn't like talking to my career advisor or running into my favorite basketball coach in a hotel lobby. This was an opportunity to meet the person who not only shows me how to do something, but also encourages me to do it better – an opportunity to meet my idol.

And we all need heroes in today's world.

A role model is not the same as a hero.

A hero is someone who inspires you to accomplish something. Role models may teach you how to do something, but a hero is someone who motivates you to do it. They shift your focus away from the "here and now" and toward something much larger than ourselves.

"To be a hero [is] to broaden people's notion of what was possible for a human being." "For us, our heroes are icons of all the characteristics we aspire to have and all the goals we aspire to achieve."

"He transcends what you think is possible," a buddy of mine put it when describing his hero.

Heroes' lives, despite their transcendence, are based in the human struggle.

Heroes are human beings who are inspired by human connection.

Every hero has encountered a significant struggle, whether internal, external, or a combination of the two. Some, like Nelson Mandela, have overcome a lifetime of obstacles.

"Nonetheless, they rose and did deeds of triumphant beauty," LaBarge said of heroes who overcame adversity. "Perhaps we should do the same."

"I was able to find strength in the examples set by people who were on the other side of the fight," one acquaintance recently told me about how he discovered the value of having a hero. It's not that his heroine (Kesha) was impervious to difficulties; it's how she overcame them. A hero might emerge from the "other side of the battle" and assist pave the path for those who want to follow in his or her footsteps.

What are heroes if not heroes? Celebrities.

The terms "celebrity" and "excellence" are not interchangeable.

It's not that well-known people can't be heroic; they can. Consider JJ Watt's outstanding Hurricane Harvey relief effort or Lin-Manuel Miranda's ability to inspire young, aspiring artists.

The point is that these people are heroes because of their actions or the way they live their lives, not because of their famous status.

It's easy to label those who have attained recognition as heroes in today's social media influencer-driven world. True heroism, on the other hand, is about character rather than fame or glory.

From brothers to saints, your heroes might be anyone.

A hero can be anyone. Not everyone can be a hero, but we all have the potential to be. While one might expect a soldier to have heroic inclinations, many of our greatest enduring heroes lived lives that were far from typical. From Rosa Parks to Mother Teresa, who could have guessed that these women would become the icons that they are today? There are many different types of excellence.

Your hero is someone who stands out from the crowd by demonstrating what you value in an outstanding way. Your hero fulfills your ideals of beauty, goodness, and truth.

Their lives reverberate with a truth that shapes how you perceive the world or how you want it to be.

It's fine to be influenced and inspired by your heroes.

Of course, we all want to be in charge of our own lives. But can you truly live a life without being influenced? Influencer marketing's explosive rise would strongly suggest otherwise.

One strategy to achieve your goals is to follow a good example. Allowing yourself to be inspired, on the other hand, will enable you to create something of enormous value, whether it is your work or an experience. When you allow yourself to be inspired, you won't lose a piece of yourself because heroes help you become a truer, better version of the person you want to be.

"Their lives communicated something that awakened up a part of my spirit that had always been there, but possibly dormant," one acquaintance said of learning about her idols.

Realizing your heroes can assist you in discovering your life's deeper meaning and purpose. "Heroes help us develop the secrets to unlocking our highest potential as human beings," writes Dr. Scott Allison for Psychology Today.

"Heroes can help us elevate our eyes a little higher," writes LaBarge. Allowing their ideas to enter your head and emotions gives you something rather than taking something away.

My own hero gave me a higher calling in life and a clearer path to follow to get there.

Are you doubtful that someone is deserving of the title of 'hero'?

The distinction between inspirational impact and blind adulation is significant.

Putting someone on a pedestal without a rational assessment isn't a good thing. It's perfectly reasonable to be cynical about people who appear heroic - no one is perfect, and today's society is particularly adept at pointing out people's shortcomings online. Every hero has his or her flaws.

It is the human connection that these flaws provide that allows heroes to actually inspire and push us to work toward being better versions of our true selves.

"The elation we feel while watching a heroic deed converts us into believing we are capable of heroic acts ourselves," says Dr. Scott T. Allison.

Who is your personal hero?

I encourage you to consider the five people who have the most influence over your personal and professional decisions.

Do you think I'd label these people my "heroes"?

If you answered yes, consider what makes them heroic and how you can emulate them. If not, consider what type of person you want to become. Your hero is as one-of-a-kind and multifaceted as you. Try to come up with someone who embodies those qualities in a big and attractive way.

"Heroes help you become a truer, better version of the person you aspire to be," says a grotto quote image.

Heroism and Its Psychology

Are heroes created or born?

Heroes touch our hearts, inspire us, and cause us to rethink our perspectives on the world. Just look at how many superhero movies are released these days to understand how much our culture cherishes and admires heroes. What drives some people to act heroically in the face of adversity?

"True heroism is amazingly calm and unfussy. It is not the desire to outperform all others at all costs, but the desire to serve others at all costs." Professional tennis player Arthur Ashe

Across cultures, heroism is highly regarded, but how do we define a hero? What motivates some people to take heroic measures?

While scholars have a good knowledge of what motivates people to do acts of evil, our understanding of what motivates people to commit acts of heroism is less clear, and conceptions of heroism may range from person to person.

Heroism involves a behavior or action on behalf of another person or for a moral cause, according to the Heroic Imagination Project (HIP), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching people how to become heroes in their everyday lives.

Expert Definitions of Heroism

What does heroism mean to psychologists and other heroic researchers? Here are just a few of the numerous recommendations made by various experts:

"To put it another way, the key to heroism is a concern for others in need—a concern to defend a moral cause, even if it means taking a personal risk, and doing so without expecting to be rewarded." "What Makes a Hero?" by Philip Zimbardo 2

"We discovered that people's perceptions of heroes tend to follow a predictable pattern. We determined that heroes are seen to be either extremely moral or highly skilled, or both, after polling a number of people. Heroes, in particular, are thought to possess eight characteristics, which we refer to as The Great Eight. Smart, strong, resilient, selfless, loving, charismatic, dependable, and inspiring are some of these characteristics. It's rare for a hero to have all eight of these traits, although most heroes have a majority of them." —"Our Definition of 'Hero,'" by Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals3

"...there doesn't appear to be a single distinguishing characteristic that defines heroes and heroic behavior. Heroes are defined in a variety of ways, and there are no hard and fast rules in this social category. Fiske & Taylor, 2008; Hepper et al., 2012) propose that the hero notion is constructed up of a jumble of traits arranged around prototype category members. Bravery, moral integrity, courage, protecting, conviction, honesty, unselfish, self-sacrificing, selfless, determined, saves, inspiring, and helpful are the most paradigmatic features of heroes.

Other definitions of heroism divide it into categories or degrees of personal danger and sacrifice. Some are major gestures, such as risking one's life to save another, while others are little, everyday acts aimed at assisting another human being in need.

Psychologist Frank Farley distinguishes between what he refers to as "big H" and "little H" heroism. Big H heroism entails a significant danger, such as injury, imprisonment, or perhaps death. Small h heroism, on the other hand, is doing things that many of us do on a daily basis, such as assisting others, being nice, and standing up for justice. We don't usually have to put our lives on the line for these things. 5 Reasons Why People Show Heroism

Now that we have a better understanding of what heroism is, the question becomes why people become heroes in the first place. Is there anything these people have in common when it comes to heroism? Danger-taking conduct and generosity, according to Farley, are two fundamental components behind big acts of heroism that carry a risk of personal injury.

People who put their life on the line in the service of others are more likely to take bigger risks and have a lot of compassion, generosity, empathy, and altruism.

According to a study released in 2013, researchers have long known that people and animals are more likely to help individuals to whom they are genetically related, a concept known as kin selection.

By assisting people with whom we share DNA, we increase the possibility of those genes being passed down to future generations.

In other circumstances, we assist others in the hopes that they will assist us in the future, a concept known as reciprocal altruism. But what about acts of generosity that aren't based on aiding family or expecting a reward?

Situational, cultural, and personality factors can all play a part in such situations. People frequently claim that they don't consider themselves as heroes after performing heroic acts, claiming that they were merely doing what anyone in that situation would have done. When faced with life-or-death crises, the strength and urgency of the situation might motivate certain people to act.

Heroism May Be Influenced by Personality

The same circumstances that drive some people to heroic acts might also prevent others from assisting. When a crisis occurs in a crowd, we often fall into the trap of inaction, expecting that someone else will step in to help, a phenomenon known as the bystander effect.

Because the presence of others diffuses personal responsibility, we believe that the hero will be assumed by someone else. Some persons may have personality qualities that predispose them to act heroically and altruistically.

According to a study conducted in 2016, persons who have a mindset that drives them to react boldly and morally in tough situations are more likely to act quickly and subconsciously when an emergency happens.

One of the most pressing issues for scholars is the age-old argument over nature vs. nurture. Is heroism something that we are born with or something that we can learn? It depends on whatever expert you consult, but here's one point of view to consider:

"Some people suggest that humans are born good or bad; I believe that is nonsense," Philip Zimbardo says. "We are all born with this incredible capacity to be anything, and we are shaped by our circumstances—by our family, culture, or the time period in which we happen to grow up, all of which are random events; whether we grow up in a war zone versus a peaceful environment; whether we grow up in poverty versus prosperity. As a result, each of us may be capable of doing terrible things. But we all have an inner hero within us who, when called to action, is capable of doing immense good for both.

Heroism's Characteristics

What distinguishes a hero?

Definition

12 Distinctive Features

What qualities or characteristics distinguish a hero? Is there such a thing as a hero gene? According to a new study, the answer could be found in the type of heroism we're talking about.

According to a study released in 2010, those who have performed one-time acts of bravery (such as running into a burning building or rescuing someone from the path of an oncoming train) are not significantly different from non-hero control groups.

People who participate in lifelong heroism, on the other hand (for example, professional nurses who constantly console the sick and dying) share a number of fundamental psychological traits such as empathy, nurturance, and a desire to live by a moral code.

1 Heroism's Definitions

Within the field of psychology, the scientific study of heroism is a relatively new issue of interest.

Researchers have presented several definitions of what makes a hero, but the majority of them indicate that heroism entails prosocial, altruistic activities that include some personal danger or sacrifice.

However, according to researchers Franco, Blau, and Zimbardo, heroism entails more than this. Heroism, according to their definition, is defined as:2

Volunteering to help others who are in need, whether it be for a person, a group, or a community.

Taking actions with no expectation of remuneration or gain from others

Recognize and embrace the potential risk or sacrifice that heroic deeds may entail.

Heroism's 12 Characteristics

The primary elements that define heroism are also a source of disagreement among researchers. According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2015, heroes have 12 core characteristics, which include:

Conviction of Courage

Determination Courage

Honesty that is beneficial

Inspirational

Protective of moral integrity

Self-sacrifice

Selflessness

Strength

Although the psychology of heroism is not completely understood, many experts feel that people can learn to be heroes. The following are only a handful of the primary traits attributed to heroes by researchers.

Concern for other people's well-being

Empathy and compassion for others, according to psychologists, are essential factors that contribute to heroic action.

People that jump in to aid others in the midst of danger and difficulty do it out of genuine concern for their safety and well-being.

People with heroic tendencies also have a far higher level of empathy, according to a 2009 study.

People who perform acts of heroism are concerned and caring about those around them, and they are able to empathize with those who are in need of assistance.

Understanding Other People's Points of View Has Its Advantages

Heroes, according to researchers, aren't simply compassionate and kind; they also have an uncanny ability to perceive things from the perspective of others.

They can, in a sense, "walk a mile in another man's shoes."

When they come into a situation when someone is in need, they can immediately see themselves in that circumstance and see what needs to be done to assist them.

Heroes Possess Valuable Skills and Attributes

Clearly, having the training or physical ability to deal with a crisis might influence whether or not someone becomes a hero.

People are less willing to help or choose less direct ways to intervene in situations where would-be rescuers lack the know-how or overwhelming physical strength to make a difference. In many circumstances, this is the ideal strategy; after all, people rushing into a dangerous situation without thinking can make rescue workers' jobs considerably more difficult.

People who are skilled and capable, such as those who have received first-aid training and experience, are better prepared and capable of stepping up when their talents are required.

A strong moral compass is possessed by heroes.

Heroes, according to heroism scholars Zimbardo and Franco, have two important characteristics that distinguish them from non-heroes: they live by their principles and are willing to lose their lives to protect those ideals.

Their personal convictions and beliefs give them the confidence and determination to face risk and even danger in order to uphold their principles.

Heroes are capable and self-assured.

Rushing in where others are afraid to tread demands both talent and self-confidence. According to studies, persons who undertake heroic deeds have a strong belief in themselves and their talents.

When confronted with a crisis, they have a deep belief that they are capable of handling the situation and succeeding against the odds. Part of this self-assurance may derive from above-average coping skills and stress management abilities.

Heroes Aren't Afraid to Facing Fear Heroes Aren't Afraid to Facing Fear

Someone who goes into a burning building to save another person is not only courageous; he or she also has the ability to overcome fear. Researchers believe that heroic people are naturally positive thinkers, which helps them see beyond the immediate danger of a scenario and see a more positive result.

In many circumstances, these people may also have a higher risk tolerance. In the face of danger, many caring and gentle people may withdraw. Those who take the initiative are more inclined to take more risks in various facets of their lives.

Even after many setbacks, heroes continue to work for their ambitions. Another attribute that heroes have in common is their perseverance.

Researchers discovered in a 2010 study that

Heroes were more likely to make the best of bad situations.

When confronted with a potentially fatal illness, people with heroic inclinations may focus on the positive aspects of the circumstance, such as a greater respect for life or a closer bond with loved ones.

"Many of us will be confronted with the decision to act courageously at some point in our lives. By conceiving of heroism as a universal feature of human nature, rather than a rare feature of the few "heroic elect," heroism becomes something that appears within everyone's range of possibilities, perhaps inspiring more of us to answer that call "Zeno Franco and Philip Zimbardo, heroism researchers, write about it. 2 Verywell's Remarks

Researchers have discovered that heroes are similar to the average person in many aspects. However, there are a variety of talents you may develop to help you improve your hero qualities.

You may improve your empathy, competence and skills, and perseverance in the face of adversity by working on them over time. You will be better able to serve others and come through in times of need if you do so.

People can be more productive when they consciously build a mindset that will increase their response to a specific situation, according to many disciplines ranging from psychology to theology. When the whistle blows, you shift into a high-performance mode. When it comes to a halt, you must adopt a grateful attitude. Being deliberate about what you want to experience puts you in the greatest possible position to do so.

The three mindsets are as follows:

Purpose attitude - With this mindset, you must concentrate on what truly motivates you. It encourages you to find your energizing values, motives, purposes, and needs, and to let them influence your decisions. The purpose attitude protects you against the constant temptation to get caught up in the clamor of other people's goals and ideals.

Connection attitude - This mindset demands you to treat yourself as though you love and respect yourself. It focuses on increasing your sense of unconditional self-worth and acceptance of yourself. In a media-saturated environment, the connection attitude safeguards you from the constant forms of comparison that can strangle you.

Performance attitude - This mindset requires you to pay attention to the signs that allow you to be your best self. It enables you to achieve high levels of performance while focusing on procedures rather than outcomes.

Each of these mindsets offers a unique perspective on today's environment that enables a healthy but personalized interaction with it.

I'd want to propose a different attitude for our time: the heroic mindset.

The heroic mindset is a reaction to the current era's stress and complexity. It urges you to reframe the stress, complexity, and challenge as opportunities for personal development. This approach encourages you to face your fears, learn on your feet, ask for support, and share what you've learned.

Joseph Campbell's hero's journey is the best example of the heroic mindset (2018). This is the story of a person who leaves home reluctantly in pursuit of riches, is aided along the way, faces difficulties and tribulations, triumphs, dies, is reincarnated, and comes home with a prize. One of our oldest systems for making meaning is the hero's journey. It lies beneath all mythology, fantasy stories, and action movies (Campbell, 2018).

I've found that telling leaders that they're writing their own hero tale is helpful. My version of the hero's journey, recast in the context of professional learning and sometimes mentoring, goes like this:

You are not as weak or disoriented as you believe. You've been summoned to embark on an adventure, to break free from the mundane and do something extraordinary. You have the potential to improve. Solve a major issue. Others should be served. Make the world a better place. Yes, you are currently terrified. However, you will have access to unique people and resources who will assist you on your quest. Do not be hesitant. Take a step forward. You will gain knowledge from your numerous struggles. You will gain skills that will allow you to reach your full potential. You will master yourself and earn your community's esteem. It will feel fantastic to be at the top of your game, but you must go back to the beginning and share what you've learned with others.

Supporting leaders in recasting their problems as heroic acts is a powerful antidote to feelings of helplessness and anxiety. If worry comes from not knowing where the dragon is, heroism comes from consciously approaching it with a sword and a nice potion. If you're feeling stuck or tired, relocating yourself on the hero's journey and fully committing to your next step could be a viable option.

Mindsets of Growth and Benefit

The core of the growth mentality is self-improvement attained via self-belief and purposeful effort. However, as you educate your pupils the necessity of integrating a development mindset with the notion known as the benefit mentality, this type of personal advancement is merely the first step.

Benefit-Mindset-definitions

"There is a global movement taking place in education, business, and sustainability," says Ash Buchanan. A growing group of people who believe in the same thing. Rather than being motivated by personal gain, this rising community of people is discovering the true worth of being of value—to ourselves, others, nature, and the future." A growth mentality's natural extension is the benefit mindset.

Growth Mindset and Benefit Mindset's Heroic Qualities

Leadership's Social Contribution by True Leaders

People and earth stewardship: lead by example, serve as a role model, conserve and safeguard the natural environment, and treat animals with compassion.

Volunteering, assisting others, and practicing generosity of time and resources are all examples of service to others.

Practice mindfulness, self-discipline, and self-reflection to increase self-awareness.

Earn and maintain a positive reputation; demonstrate integrity, reliability, and accountability; honor commitments; and keep promises.

Nonviolence, respect, patience, calm, and cooperation are personified by synergy. construct a bridge; play fairly

Solutions include apologizing, forgiving, making amends, finding links and common ground, thinking win-win, and seeking justice and equity.

Love's Emotional Advantage (empathy-heads)

Empathy means putting yourself in the shoes of others and demonstrating kindness, consideration, concern, and understanding.

Inclusion entails embracing tolerance, celebrating diversity, honoring individuality, extending a warm welcome, and demonstrating acceptance, friendliness, and courtesy.

Encouragement: offer words of encouragement, cheer, and reassurance. be soothing and reassuring

Communication, allowing people in, and actively listening are all examples of interaction.

Openness: be sincere and honest, and communicate your emotions.

Affection entails extending friendship, demonstrating loyalty, faithfulness, commitment, trust, and acting with love and tenderness.

Pay attention: practice empathy, be aware of others' needs, and make oneself available.

Optimism means looking for the positive, holding on to hope, and seeing the bright side of things.

Assurance: exude confidence and humility, speak up for yourself, and advocate for yourself.

Disney's Soulful Legacy of Laughter

Follow your heart and pursue your dreams; convey your excitement and ambition; exercise authenticity; share your dreams, desires, and delights.

Play: value experiences over stuff, be awestruck, embrace adventure, commune with nature, explore, experiment, inspire, and laugh a lot.

Make art, create beauty, explore creativity, and flaunt your personal style with panache.

Pluck: try new things, trust your instincts, show bravery and gallantry, live your principles, go against the grain, and fight for what you believe in.

Purpose: find meaning, respect the past, and live in the present.

Look under the surface, slow down, relish the moment, accept mystery and the unknown, and expose interconnectivity with profundity.

Praise: be grateful and appreciative of others.

Wisdom is the ability to learn from one's mistakes and to keep growing and perfecting one's skills.

Know history, stay up to date on current events, think critically, ask questions, and fall in love with reading

Invest in preparation and organization, plan ahead, use care, find and access resources, and seek for help and opinions with It-ness.

Work: learn to be self-motivated, to be diligent, to honor duty, to take satisfaction in a task well done, and to use measured effort to work smarter rather than harder.

Willpower: cultivate drive, determination, and dedication; anticipate challenges, missteps, and setbacks; and embrace the unknown.

Weathering Storms: Develop resiliency and the ability to bounce back from mistakes and poor luck.

Character Education: From Awareness to Action (hands-tree)

Students focus on how they can demonstrate similar heroic qualities after spending the school year discovering and debating the great traits of others. Students design an avatar (a graphic representation of non-visual concepts or ideas) for themselves, which they will refer to as their Super-Ordinary Hero.

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Each pupil chooses how to "bring to life" their hero. Students can create a poster, a giant doll, a pamphlet, a diorama, a mobile, a comic book, a film (live-action or animated), a multimedia presentation, and so on to portray their heroic self. Part of the joy is being original and creative.

Some of the components you can need your students to incorporate in their project are listed below. Please feel free to add to this list. Remind pupils that the hero they construct is a mix of who they are now and who they want to be in the future.

Nickname Heroic:

Every superhero requires a unique moniker, so students come up with one that encompasses all of the good they do for themselves and others. For their heroic moniker, students can employ alliteration.

My heroic moniker would be The Fascinating Philosopher since I appreciate sharing the knowledge I've gained with my pupils as well as learning about their discoveries and perspectives.

Motto:

Although we may not be able to leap big buildings in a single bound, an exciting rallying cry, slogan, or catchphrase highlights a hero's essential objectives or attributes in a single sentence. Students come up with a slogan that offers them direction and purpose in life.

"With a magnificent book in hand, the Fascinating Philosopher impacts the future by touching hearts and waking minds," would be my heroic motto.

sillohete superhero

Outfit:

Despite the fact that the goal is for kids to awaken the daily hero within them, every superhero requires a particular outfit or costume to show the world what they stand for. Students should design, dress, or outline their regal robes.

A cape created from reused pages of treasured books that have naturally fallen apart at the hands of scores of eager student readers would be an essential component of my heroic ensemble.

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Symbol:

This visual expression of each student's heroism must encapsulate who each student aims to be, whether it is printed on their attire or decorated on their shield, cape, or helmet. Students must also give a brief description of their symbol.

An apple tree is my heroic emblem because it represents teaching, growth, deep roots, nature, and knowledge.

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Gear:

As pupils choose their heroic accoutrements, please stress peace and positivity. Weapons and other destructive materials have no place in this project. Super-Ordinary Heroes are defenders of justice and champions of compassion who are more concerned with spreading goodwill and doing good actions than with fighting evil.

My hero's equipment would include a handkerchief to wipe away tears when something really poignant occurs in my classroom, reading glasses to reply to my students' outstanding work, and a wristwatch to keep track of the speed and flow of each interesting lesson.

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Vehicle:

Every hero has a preferred mode of transportation, preferably an environmentally responsible one. Students design a personalized license plate with up to eight characters or digits in addition to drawing or describing their car.

My hero's vehicle is my rolling desk chair, which allows me to move from student to student and interact with them on their level. EYE2EYE would be the license plate on my chair.

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Headquarters:

Students design a base of operations for their hero. Students must exhibit or describe the atmosphere that allows them to reflect, recharge, and recreate, whether it is their own bedroom or the home of their dreams.

My hero's base of operations is a dream classroom with huge, bright windows overlooking a flourishing student garden.

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Extraordinary abilities:

While certain features of these heroic identities are idealistic, they are also anchored in reality. Students choose their best three options from each of the four categories above using the heroic traits from the preceding list (added to by their own thoughts and those added to the classroom master list): Leadership, Love, Laughter, and Learning.

Allow students to have more than three heroic attributes in each category, but don't make them feel obligated to do everything. Every impact is significant—far more so than we may realize. Students must also describe why each characteristic is important to them individually and how they aim to demonstrate or implement it in the future.

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Actions that have an impact:

This is where students apply what they've learned in all of their subjects to recount the brave acts of people from history, science, mathematics, and other fields. Students should write at least four short narratives describing the loving, courageous behaviors of the persons they've been studying and admiring.

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Words of Advice:

Students use direct quotations from the words and writings of the people they have studied. These can be short quotes from the same persons whose impactful deeds were mentioned above, or they can be quotes from other people mentioned in this year's teachings.

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Kryptonite/Achilles Heel:

We all have flaws, weaknesses, and inconsistencies. It's critical to be aware of our flaws in order to avoid being our own worst enemy or unwittingly harming others. Students must self-reflect and honestly describe their three major flaws or temptations that get in the way of them being their best.

Unbalance is one of my Achilles' heels. They will progress as long as I pay equal attention to their social, emotional, spiritual, and academic requirements. I must also avoid giving up on any pupil, particularly if they have already given up on themselves. Furthermore, in a classroom, haste always leads to waste, and I must value process and development just as much as product.

There are many various types of mindsets, and how you deal with life's obstacles is largely determined by your attitude. A fixed and a development mentality are two primary mindsets that shape our lives.

A growth mindset is beneficial because it can assist you in overcoming hurdles that you may encounter when learning new things or gaining new skills.

People with a fixed mindset feel their attributes are fixed traits that cannot be changed. Rather of attempting to develop and improve their intelligence and talents, these folks document them.

Persistence and determination are important in a growth mindset. You can change the way you learn by changing the way you think.

What's the difference between having a fixed mindset and having a growth mindset?

"One easy way to convey the difference is that with a fixed attitude, you tend to assume "I failed due to a limitation of my talents," says Laura Schober, hero's Positive Psychology Coach. It's pointless to try again because I'm not very good at it.'

"Yet, you may believe with a growth mentality, 'I might have failed this time; however, I see it as an opportunity to learn, grow, and build extra resources.' So the next time I attempt, I'll be a little more successful!"

People that have a growth mentality are confident in their capacity to accomplish goals because they know that despite failures, they will eventually attain their objective.

Because of one's conviction in oneself and ability to learn and improve, this boosts self-esteem.

People with a fixed mindset, on the other hand, tend to shun more difficult jobs for fear of exposing their limitations.

This would result in negative effect and a negative impact on self-esteem, given self-esteem is based on successes in this scenario.

How do you cultivate a growth mindset?

One technique to cultivate a development mindset is to become acutely aware of one's own thoughts and beliefs, then rephrase them.

Laura suggests the following quick and easy practice to help you reframe your thoughts:

- Consider an incident that you regard as a negative or a setback.

- What went wrong? Who was involved in this? What effect did it have on you?

- Now consider the same experience and consider what you learned from it.

– As a result, did you create any personal resources? Which ones, if any, are you referring to? What did you learn from this experience? And how can you put this knowledge to use the next time you find yourself in a similar situation?

Increased self-esteem, resilience, and joy!

"Developing a development mentality, like anything else, requires time and effort," Laura adds. However, your efforts will be rewarded!

"People with a growth mindset have higher self-esteem and resilience, as well as being more optimistic, daring, and happy, according to research."

We're rediscovering that there's a part of us that yearns for heroic stories. Year after year, century after century, civilization after culture, we've continued to produce them. We're still making superhero movies now, as proven by the slew of superhero films released in the last decade.

But why do we do it in the first place? Sure, such fiction can be described as escapism. We can dismiss it as "an inability to confront reality" or a "fruitless yearning" to be in complete control of our surroundings.

But, please, don't be cynical.

The hero's journey isn't about escaping reality. Rather, heroic tales are supposed to both delight (and teach) our fickle human attention spans (remind us of our innate will to overcome obstacles and succeed). They're supposed to encourage us to aspire to the strength, intelligence, and toughness of the heroes we construct.

Finally, the hero's journey is a metaphor for one's own journey through life, not merely in the physical realm. It's also about the inward journey we must all take, a vital investigation of the soul with the objective of finding peace with ourselves and tapping into our inner strength.

Unfortunately, those who suffer from mental illness may find the trip within particularly difficult.

You're Afraid to Enter This Cave

I suffer from bipolar disorder. I, like many others with this disease, went through a dark period in my life where I was hurting others while also suffering myself.

While my thoughts and emotions spiraled out of control, I betrayed the trust of individuals I cared about the most, and I lost the capacity to enjoy life.

I eventually received assistance. I saw a number of therapists and psychiatrists in order to receive counseling and begin taking medicine. These were unquestionably crucial milestones on my road to wholeness.

However, I had the impression that something was lacking. I eventually recognized that I needed to do some work on my own. One significant step was finally taking a long, hard, and honest look at myself.

To put it another way, I needed to travel through my own head. Many of us are aware that a disordered mind may be a frightening place.

"The cave you fear to enter holds the riches you desire," Joe Campbell stated. Is there a more apt metaphor for a mind in the grips of uncontrollable mental disease than this? The insides of one's own mind can appear to be a gloomy, monster-infested underground lair.

But keep in mind the second element of Campbell's claim: there's riches in that dreadful cave. The "prize" in the case of mental illness is a healthier, more stable state.

If we develop the habit of being open and honest about mental illness, we will reap significant benefits. A personal hero's journey of self-discovery, in conjunction with standard therapy and medication, is crucial to the path to condition control.

The Never-Ending Journey

It's worth noting that I used the phrase "condition management."

Make no mistake: the road to recovery from mental illness is a long one. Many of us will be on this trip for the rest of our lives. For people who suffer from mental illness, however, it is a path that is quite possible. It takes a conscious decision to believe the path to a more stable mind is feasible, as I discovered.

The road begins with a non-negotiable first step: belief. You must allow yourself to believe that you are stronger than your sickness.

There will be hiccups. There will be times when you need to rest in order to re-energize for the problems that will arise. But, ultimately, we must get back on our feet and resume our journey to a better self.

So, instead of seeing your mental health as a battle, try viewing it as an adventure. That, believe me, is a far healthier way of looking at things. Allow yourself to think that you can become your own hero, and that the road will be one of self-awareness, self-discovery, and self-healing.

Good luck, brave explorer! I hope to run into you on the way!