<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/pre-go-live-resources/_migration/2026-07-21/magazine/fall-2019/students-urged-practice-gratitude.html" dsn="news"><pubDate/><title>Students Urged to Practice Gratitude</title><excerpt>Westmont seeks to address rising anxiety by teaching students how to bounce back from discouragement and struggles so they can thrive during and after college. “Say Yes to Grit” acknowledges that as students adjust to college, they’ll encounter delights, challenges and perhaps a disappointment or two. Research and experience demonstrate that particular mindsets and practices can help students develop resilience in college.</excerpt><author/><image>
            
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