Assessing the Impact of an Interactive “ GPS Mission ” Game on Physical Activity (Part 1)
Thriving & GPS Activity
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Thriving & GPS Activity
Agenda• The Marshmallow Experiment
• The Elephant & Rider
• We all have a dream
• Building Activities
• GPS Skills
Marshmallow Experiment Video
Reach for goals by regulating your emotions and actions.
Big/Little sharing• Bigs – an example from your life when it was important to control your emotions to reach a goal?
• Why is the ability to control emotions important?
The Elephant & Rider
Action Triggers
One way to trick the elephant is to set Action Triggers for yourself.
Big/Little sharing• When does your reasoning side have a goal but you are tempted by something that is hard to resist?
• How could Action Triggers help?
Thriving and Risk Wheels
Reaching our dreams
What are your dreams or goals?
Science tells us there are ways all of us can reach our dreams!
The Dream Realized Video
GPS: Your Navigation System
G: Goal Selection: Where am I going?
P: Pursuit of Strategies: How do I get there?
S: Shifting Gears: When the going gets tough!
Destination Postcard
Meaningful ● Realistic ● Stretching
Thriving Indicators
Which of these skills will you need to use to reach your goal?
Blind Sculpture Activity
Reach for goals by breaking them down into smaller steps
Paper Cup Activity
Reach for goals by being persistent & resourceful
Paper Towers Activity
Sometimes there are circumstances where
you have to adjust your goal, or accept loss and find a goal that is a better fit
Big/Little sharing• What would you do if something kept you from achieving your goal?
• How would you know if it’s time to adjust your goal, shift strategies, or stick with that goal?
What GPS Skills did you see today?
Recommended!1. Article: Elephant Inside of Us 2. Video: Bright Spots
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