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Tips for G/T Students:
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When you have a concern, share it with a trusted friend,
relative, or other adult. Thinking out loud helps define the
issue; others may offer support and ideas.
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Focus on problem solving. Find out all you can, consider
different views, consider whether the issue needs to be
reframed, develop a strategy.
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Work hard. Sometimes more effort is spent on worrying about
assignments, grades, or other concerns than is spent on actual
work related to the concerns.
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Develop social skills. Be genuinely interested in others and
what they are doing; be kind to everyone; invite someone else to
share an activity both will enjoy.
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Keep a journal or write songs or poetry. Regular writing
about your thoughts and feelings helps you to clarify and allows
you to see the progress you are making in growth and maturity.
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Engage in regular physical activity. Burning of energy in
sports or physical exercise releases tension and promotes good
health and positive self concept.
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Do something for others. Engage in some sort of community
service or regular assistance to someone less fortunate; it puts
your own problems in perspective and boosts your self esteem.
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Engage in relaxing activities for enjoyment. Read, sing, play
an instrument, watch movies, cook, build things, follow a team,
listen to music, go to a play, etc.
Avoid:
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Worry without developing a positive plan for a solution
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Wishful thinking without developing goals and plans
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Neglect of work or problems
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Withdrawing from others
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Excessive self blame and self criticism
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Expecting yourself and/or others to be perfect.
Burney, V. & Speirs Neumeister, K. (2006). Guiding
Students with High Abilities: Social and Emotional Considerations.
Indiana Department of Education,
Indianapolis,
IN.
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