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 EPISODE 29 GUIDE
IN THIS EPISODE, CHILDREN WILL
learn how to focus on their own progress
travel to Uganda
be inspired by Phiona Mutesi, a champion chess player

discussion questions
How did Zara and Leo feel during their first rally race?
How did playing chess help Phiona focus on her own goals and not worry about what other people
do?
Have you ever compared your progress to someone else’s? What can you do to focus on your own
personal best?

Try these activities

1. Read Chapter 5 "Be Younique, Be You" in Big Life Journal - 2nd Edition.

2. Create a "Big Life Board": A collage of images and words representing your child's dreams, goals,
things, and people that matter to them.

3. Print and display the printable poster for young athletes: A great reminder for kids to focus on doing
their best and improving their results (it's part of the Growth Mindset Printables Kit).

4. Teach young children to let go of negative thoughts through the use of the "balloon technique." Tell
your child to catch self-critical or negative thoughts, then imagine blowing them into a balloon and
letting it go. They can then replace the negative thought with a more positive one, or with an affirmation
like, 'I’m doing my best.'

5. Watch "The Queen of Katwe" (PG, 2016): A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being
introduced to the game of chess. Biographical film about Phiona Mutesi.

6. Read "The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson.

The Big Life Kids Podcast is produced by Big Life Journal and is available FREE on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and other
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1. Avoid Comparing Your Child to Others
When you compare your child to others, it teaches them to look outward for
their value. It shows them that they can “rank” themselves — they are either

better or worse than someone else.

Their goal shouldn’t be to be the best but

“TO BE MY BEST."

2. Celebrate Their Progress Rather Than the End Result

Emphasizing the progress they make — regardless of the outcome —
reinforces the idea that they are their own competition. It doesn’t matter if

someone else is faster or better. It is their effort and determination that

is important.
Our personal growth and learning is

ALWAYS ABOUT US and no one else.

3. Teach Them How to Set and Track Personal Goals

When you help your Hang out with FRIENDS that make me feel GOOD, it

leads to three main behaviors: creating new behaviors, building focus,

and developing momentum.

When they are struggling and say, "I can't do it," adding a simple

“YET” to the end of the phrase changes its entire meaning.

Read the full article HERE

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