Life Lesson: Dealing with Discouragement

Description

· Discouragement is a feeling of bogged down or de-motivation

· Discouragement happens when someone dissuades or finds fault.

· Discouragement happens when the work does not get recognized or rewarded

Intent

· Understanding the aspects of discouragement

· To gain strength in the face of discouraging situations

· To get right perspective to overcome the discouragement

· What happens to people when they feel discouraged?

· When did you face discouraging situations in your life?

· When some one discourages you what would be your reaction?

· How to avoid discouragement?

· Do you discourage yourself?

· Can you give tips to handle discouragement?

Harini’s neighboring girl Manju got high marks. Harini’s father got angry and rebukes her that she is worthless.
Geetha’s mother used to tell her that if she does not do household work and help her she would fail in the exam.
Kumar’s father used to tell him that he is fit only to maintain cows and goats.
Lakshman’s teacher used to tell before students that Lakshman has no brain in his head and has only mud inside his head.
Arun worked hard to keep the house clean. But his father often finds fault with him and belittle him with his cousin.

Discussion Quote:

Overcoming Discouragement: Role play ideas

· Scene 1: Getting discouraged due to failure or not recognized

· Scene 2: Facing discouragement – Realization of the situation

· Scene 3: Turning discouragement into motivation