Grit – Very Poor

Grit – Very Poor

A - Introduction: Understanding the Focus

Before diving into the action plan, it’s crucial to identify the core areas that need improvement. The Personal Development Plan (PDP) aims to cultivate grit, resilience, and sustained effort in challenging situations. The key themes identified are:

  • Staying Committed to Complex Tasks Over Time:
    Focusing on developing the ability to stick with challenging tasks and see them through to completion, even when faced with difficulties.
  • Handling Demanding Situations with Resilience:
    Learning to cope with and adapt to high-pressure environments while maintaining focus on long-term goals.
  • Persisting Through Challenging Work Conditions:
    Enhancing the capacity to remain persistent in the face of adversity and maintaining motivation despite setbacks.

Incorporating the Key Themes:
These key themes will guide the action steps and goals, ensuring that each part of the PDP effectively addresses these areas.

Short-Term and Long-Term Goals:
The identified themes—commitment to tasks, resilience in difficult situations, and persistence—will be addressed through achievable goals set over the next 6 months and 1 year.

B - Action Steps

  • Staying Committed to Complex Tasks Over Time:
    • Identify Key Tasks:
      Begin by recognizing specific complex tasks that require sustained effort, focusing on one task at a time.
    • Create a Simple Progress Tracker:
      Implement a basic system to monitor progress on complex tasks, allowing for visual confirmation of advancements made.
    • Establish Small Milestones:
      Break larger projects into smaller, manageable milestones to create a sense of accomplishment as each part is completed.


  • Handling Demanding Situations with Resilience:
    • Develop Basic Coping Mechanisms:
      Identify simple strategies for dealing with stress, such as taking short breaks or practicing basic mindfulness techniques.
    • Practice Positive Self-Talk:
      Use affirmations or motivational phrases to encourage oneself during tough situations, fostering a more resilient mindset.
    • Seek Support from Peers:
      Engage with colleagues or mentors to share experiences and strategies for handling demanding situations.


  • Persisting Through Challenging Work Conditions:
    • Set Realistic Daily Goals:
      Create attainable daily objectives to help maintain focus and motivation, even when faced with obstacles.
    • Limit Distractions:
      Identify common distractions and take small steps to minimize their impact on productivity.
    • Reflect on Progress Regularly:
      Schedule time to review what has been accomplished, understanding the challenges faced, and planning next steps to keep moving forward.

C - Goals

  • Short-Term Goals (6 Months):
    • Complete Identified Key Tasks:
      Aim to finish at least one complex task within the first three months.
    • Implement Basic Coping Strategies:
      Regularly practice at least one coping mechanism during demanding situations.
    • Achieve Daily Task Completion:
      Work towards completing daily tasks consistently, aiming for a completion rate of at least 50%.
  • Milestones (Short-Term):
    • Month 1-2:
      Identify and track progress on key tasks, establishing a simple progress tracker.
    • Month 3-4:
      Begin practicing positive self-talk and engaging with peers for support.
    • Month 5-6:
      Maintain focus on daily goals and reflect on progress made.


  • Long-Term Goals (1 Year):
    • Increase Task Completion Rate:
      Move towards consistently completing 70% of identified tasks by year-end.
    • Develop Stronger Resilience:
      Demonstrate improved resilience in handling challenging situations, with less reliance on support from others.
  • Milestones (Long-Term):
    • Month 7-9:
      Review progress with a supervisor or mentor, making adjustments to strategies as needed.
    • Month 10-12:
      Show improvements in commitment to tasks and ability to handle demanding situations independently.

D - Evaluation Metrics

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
    • Task Completion Rate:
      Aim to achieve a 50% completion rate of identified key tasks over the next 6 months.
    • Application of Coping Strategies:
      Regularly practice at least one coping strategy during stressful situations.
    • Engagement with Peers:
      Seek peer support at least once a month to discuss challenges and share experiences.

E - Support and Resources

  • Mentorship:
    Access to a supportive mentor who can provide guidance and encouragement in developing grit.
  • Workshops:
    Participation in workshops that focus on resilience and strategies for improving perseverance.
  • Self-Help Resources:
    Utilize books or resources that provide insights into building grit and overcoming challenges effectively.

F - Documentation & Evaluation

  • Regular Feedback Sessions:
    • Purpose:
      To discuss progress, challenges, and improvements in developing grit with a supervisor or mentor.
    • Process:
      Schedule monthly meetings with a mentor to receive constructive feedback on personal growth and strategies.


  • Personal Reflection Journal:
    • Purpose:
      To maintain a record of challenges faced, efforts made, and successes achieved in developing perseverance.
    • Process:
      Document daily reflections on milestones completed, obstacles encountered, and how they were addressed. This journal will help track progress and encourage a growth mindset.