Skip to content Accessibility statement

Perseverance

Perseverance helps you to continue achieving your goals despite setbacks whilst maintaining a sense of motivation and passion.

Research suggests that maintaining a degree of motivation and passion when pursuing your goals is a key skill related to experiencing higher levels of resilience.

The need for 'grit'

Watch this video for an introduction to the importance of pushing on with a sense of passion in the various aspects of your life.

https://youtu.be/GfF2e0vyGM4

Assess your current level of perseverance

How well can you face academic failure without being overly discouraged?
How well can you make necessary decisions when faced with a personal or emotional difficulty?
How well can you readily adapt within a stressful social situation?