Importance of Growth Mindset: How can you achieve it?
Ask yourself
Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? When you are facing a challenging question or problem, do you say to yourself, ‘’I am going to fail.’’ Or do you remind yourself that ‘’Failure is a learning curve, there is always room for improvement.’’
A growth mindset is an important trait to carry, as it can help you overcome obstacles that you may face while learning something new or developing a new skill. The importance of persistence and determination can encourage students to replace the words ‘’I cannot’’ with ‘’I can’’, allowing a progression towards the desired outcome, whether it is a specific mark, rank etc.
Believe that you can improve
Professor Carol Dweck, who developed the growth mindset theory , stated in a TED Talk: “We can praise wisely, not praising intelligence or talent, but praising the process that kids engage in, their effort, their strategies, their focus, their perseverance, their improvement. This process of praise creates kids who are hardy and resilient.’’
Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can improve
Students who have a growth mindset are more likely to succeed as they carry the ability to accept feedback and criticism. Rather than feeling discouraged, they are able to view the situation from a positive outlook and to understand that everyone has room for educational and emotional growth in both intelligence, skill and experience.
In contrast, students with a fixed mindset who believe they have no room for growth and development, are more likely to struggle, as they may avoid challenges, give up more easily and may ignore useful feedback for improvement.
Things to keep in mind of:
1. Appreciate your results over time
2. Acknowledge your weaknesses
3. Don’t say failing, say learning
4. Consider challenges as opportunities
5. Stop seeking approval and comparing yourself to others
Take steps today!
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