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Bounce Journal Assignment Instructions

Read assigned chapters in Bounce: Living the Resilient Life (2010) and write a concise, comprehensive “So What?!” A three-part journal entry follows the convincing pitch to get the reader involved.  The body of the Bounce Journal should be least 2 pages. The “So What?!” must be proofread to eliminate grammar and spelling errors, and address assigned chapters. 

• The journal entry must utilize the required      structure. The structure has 3 parts:

1) “What Did I Find? (citation with pagination/location required) 

2) “What Did I Think and/or Feel?”

3) “What Am I Going to Do?” 

• First person used sparingly. 

Wicks, R. (2010). Bounce: Living the resilient life. New York: Oxford University Press. 

First Bounce Journal: assigned chapters:

• Have a Life! An Introduction
• Navigating Life’s Rough Waters: Riding the Crest      of Chronic and Acute Stress
• Personal Renewal: Creating and Tailoring Your Own      Self-Care Protocol