By Carol S. Dweck, PhD:/Reading Life
1. A growth mindset believes that abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort, learning, and persistence. In contrast, a fixed mindset believes that abilities are static and unchangeable.
Adopting a growth mindset can lead to greater achievement and resilience.
2. People with a growth mindset see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as threats. Accepting challenges helps you improve and discover new abilities.
3. Constructive criticism is valuable feedback that can help you grow. Instead of taking it personally, view it as a tool for improvement and use it to become better at what you do.
4. Success often comes from perseverance and effort. Even when things get tough, keep going. Effort and persistence are key components of a growth mindset.
5. Focusing on the process and effort, rather than just the outcome, encourages a growth mindset. Celebrate the hard work and progress made, even if the final result isn’t perfect.
6. Failure is not the end but a step on the path to success. People with a growth mindset see failure as an opportunity to learn and improve, rather than as a reflection of their abilities.
7. *Instead of setting performance goals like “I want to get an A,” set learning goals like “I want to understand this topic deeply.” This shift in focus promotes continuous improvement and a love for learning.
Source: newsthemegh.com