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E1 What is mindset?
Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE! The word itself says “I’M POSSIBLE” – Audrey Hepburn
Why do we need to understand what is mindset?
The dictionary defines Mindset as a mental attitude or inclination. I love this word ‘attitude’. It tells us all about the kind of mindset we ‘decide’ to have when we rise up early in the morning or when we go to bed at night and all throughout our day. You may wonder, I said ‘decide’! Yes, decide, because this is something we decide even when we think we did not! Because even not deciding is a decision! When we let our mind wander, we LET our mind wander, that is we have decided to let our mind wander – something we can control, as we can also NOT LET our mind wander, we can decide to FOCUS our mind on the things that matter to us, like positivity, belief, faith, patience, perseverance, happiness, joy, living, growing, achieving, succeeding, etc etc etc But I agree, this is NOT easy. IT is not easy to have a positive mindset – it takes WORK! (483 words)
What you need to know
The Mindset is made up of two words – MIND and SET!
Which simply says that you can SET your mind to work for you…or against you!
Carol S. Dweck, in her book “MINDSET” talks about the two mindsets: (1) the fixed mindset and (2) the growth mindset.
What you need to do
How to develop a growth mindset
Researchers have found that it is possible to promote a growth mindset by teaching students about neuroscience evidence showing the brain is malleable and improves through effort. There are several ways to develop a growth mindset:
1. Realize that, scientifically, you can improve
One of the most direct methods of fostering a growth mindset is by understanding our brains are built to grow and learn. By challenging yourself with new experiences, you can form or strengthen neural connections to ‘rewire’ your brain which, in turn, can make you smarter.
2. Remove the ‘fixed mindset’ inner voice
Many people have a negative inner voice that acts against a growth mindset. Try to flip thoughts such as ‘I can’t do this’, to ‘I can do this if I keep practicing’ to nurture a growth mindse
3. Reward the process
Although society often rewards those who achieve excellent outcomes, this can work against a growth mindset. Instead, reward the process and the effort exerted. One study by Dr. Carol Dweck showed that rewarding effort over results on a maths game improved performance.
4. Get feedback
Try and seek feedback on your work. When learners are provided with progressive feedback about what they did well and where they can improve, it creates motivation to keep going. Feedback is also associated with a pleasurable dopamine response and enhances a growth mindset.
5. Get out of your comfort zone
Being brave enough to leave your comfort zone can help foster a growth mindset. When faced with a challenge, try to choose the harder option that will allow you to grow.
6. Accept failure as part of the process
Failure, setbacks, and initial confusion are all part of the learning process! When trying something new, see occasional ‘failures’ as positive learning opportunities—try to enjoy the discovery process along the way.
The Wrap Up
The growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and ability can be nurtured through learning and effort. Growth-minded people see setbacks as a necessary part of the learning process and bounce back from ‘failure’ by increasing effort. This mindset has positive effects on motivation and academic performance in learners. The limited evidence from neuroscience suggests the brains of people with a growth mindset are more active than those with a fixed mindset–particularly in areas associated with error-correction and learning.
I can help you to grow a positive mindset. IF you are willing to join my coaching, whether group coaching or one on one coaching, please e-mail me at [email protected], or watsapp me on +23052507999
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By IBGR onAir Talent Ravin S. PapiahE1 What is mindset?
Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE! The word itself says “I’M POSSIBLE” – Audrey Hepburn
Why do we need to understand what is mindset?
The dictionary defines Mindset as a mental attitude or inclination. I love this word ‘attitude’. It tells us all about the kind of mindset we ‘decide’ to have when we rise up early in the morning or when we go to bed at night and all throughout our day. You may wonder, I said ‘decide’! Yes, decide, because this is something we decide even when we think we did not! Because even not deciding is a decision! When we let our mind wander, we LET our mind wander, that is we have decided to let our mind wander – something we can control, as we can also NOT LET our mind wander, we can decide to FOCUS our mind on the things that matter to us, like positivity, belief, faith, patience, perseverance, happiness, joy, living, growing, achieving, succeeding, etc etc etc But I agree, this is NOT easy. IT is not easy to have a positive mindset – it takes WORK! (483 words)
What you need to know
The Mindset is made up of two words – MIND and SET!
Which simply says that you can SET your mind to work for you…or against you!
Carol S. Dweck, in her book “MINDSET” talks about the two mindsets: (1) the fixed mindset and (2) the growth mindset.
What you need to do
How to develop a growth mindset
Researchers have found that it is possible to promote a growth mindset by teaching students about neuroscience evidence showing the brain is malleable and improves through effort. There are several ways to develop a growth mindset:
1. Realize that, scientifically, you can improve
One of the most direct methods of fostering a growth mindset is by understanding our brains are built to grow and learn. By challenging yourself with new experiences, you can form or strengthen neural connections to ‘rewire’ your brain which, in turn, can make you smarter.
2. Remove the ‘fixed mindset’ inner voice
Many people have a negative inner voice that acts against a growth mindset. Try to flip thoughts such as ‘I can’t do this’, to ‘I can do this if I keep practicing’ to nurture a growth mindse
3. Reward the process
Although society often rewards those who achieve excellent outcomes, this can work against a growth mindset. Instead, reward the process and the effort exerted. One study by Dr. Carol Dweck showed that rewarding effort over results on a maths game improved performance.
4. Get feedback
Try and seek feedback on your work. When learners are provided with progressive feedback about what they did well and where they can improve, it creates motivation to keep going. Feedback is also associated with a pleasurable dopamine response and enhances a growth mindset.
5. Get out of your comfort zone
Being brave enough to leave your comfort zone can help foster a growth mindset. When faced with a challenge, try to choose the harder option that will allow you to grow.
6. Accept failure as part of the process
Failure, setbacks, and initial confusion are all part of the learning process! When trying something new, see occasional ‘failures’ as positive learning opportunities—try to enjoy the discovery process along the way.
The Wrap Up
The growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and ability can be nurtured through learning and effort. Growth-minded people see setbacks as a necessary part of the learning process and bounce back from ‘failure’ by increasing effort. This mindset has positive effects on motivation and academic performance in learners. The limited evidence from neuroscience suggests the brains of people with a growth mindset are more active than those with a fixed mindset–particularly in areas associated with error-correction and learning.
I can help you to grow a positive mindset. IF you are willing to join my coaching, whether group coaching or one on one coaching, please e-mail me at [email protected], or watsapp me on +23052507999