How Hardy are You?

CONCEPT: Taking Responsibility

 

BRIEF SUMMARY

Participants complete a self-evaulation of 'hardy' personality traits.

 

OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

  • define a 'hardy' personality trait
  • list three 'hardy' personality traits that would be beneficial to the management of PKU
  • identify one 'hardy' personality trait they could work to achieve this next year

 

METHODS

Distribute the "How 'hardy' you are you?" handout.

Explain : "It is believed by some researchers that some people with 'hardy' personalities are better able to deal with the stresses and complexities of life. It is also believed that individuals can learn a 'hardy' approach to life. "

"The hardy personality type of person is not exactly defined. It is a listing of traits and qualities that are thought of as 'hardy'. People with a strong will to live and mental and physical health have the qualities of a hardy personality. Being hardy is not being perfect; it is trying your very best to take lemons and make lemonade!"

Have the participants complete the worksheet individually. They look over the list and see which hardy personality traits are a part of their regular routine, and which they might like to work on in the coming year. Reinforce that there are no right or wrong answers. Everybody's answers will be a little different.

Discuss the results with the participants.

  • Are there volunteers who would like to share?
  • What is one thing from the list you can do?
  • What is one thing from the list you need help with and could work on this year?
  • Which qualities would be most beneficial to the management of PKU?

 

MATERIALS

 

HOME ACTIVITIES

Save this worksheet and look at it periodically during the year. Are you working on the traits you identified?


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