Is Mindset
Holding You Back? Apply a Growth Mindset & Build Extraordinary Abilities
"I
have always been deeply moved by outstanding achievement and saddened by wasted potential." Dr Carol Dweck
World-renowned
Stanford University psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck explains, "For 20 years my research has shown that the view you adopt
for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life." Dr Dweck initially discovered the benefits of a growth mindset
in achieving higher levels of success and shared them in her book, 'Mindset, The New Psychology of Success'. Learning how
you approach daily activities is significant in determining whether or not you are on track to fill the gap to your potential.
Fixed mindset vs Growth Mindset
Dr Dweck states, "a
person with a fixed mindset believes we are all born with a certain set of skills and competancies. We either have a talent
for something or we don't." In contrast she explains, "If you have a full-on growth mindset, anything and everything
is possible. If there is something you have an interest in yet don't know how to do, you do whatever it takes to learn it."
One with a growth mindset knows they can improve with practice. Failure, critiques, and being with those who are more successful
are opportunities to learn and improve. Obstacles are glitches to overcome. The growth mindset builds motivation, drive, and
a hard work ethic to learn, grow, persist, and master leading to great achievements.
We can change at anytime from
a fixed to growth mindset and it is relatively simple.
Notice the Evidence-
Think about something that was really hard that you have improved in dramatically. Notice the stories of others all around
us who have built expertise in areas you would never expect.
Be Aware when the Fixed Mindset Shows
Up- When negative self-talk questions your abilities (whether you are smart, talented, or experienced enough)
ask: What will I gain from this? Shift to the growth mindset committing to learn more, develop skills, and improve.
Know
that Your Mindset is a Choice- You choose which direction you focus. Will you focus on being limited (fixed
mindset)? Or will you open the possibilities by instilling the belief you can learn, grow, develop, and achieve with effort
(growth mindset)?
Choose Growth Mindset Language- Growth mindset language
is encouraging, such as: "I may not be good now but I will study daily and become an expert." "I may be new
but I still have value to offer and will learn tremendously from this experience." "This is one tough obstacle but
I will keep at it until I get it, even if I have to get help." "Cant? What is that? Not even in my vocabulary."
The growth
mindset creates a more realistic, honest self-view as you discern from each experience what you like, don't like, strengths,
and weaknesses. The fixed mindset creates a distorted self-view, exaggerated and limited, distancing you from knowing yourself
and you true abilities. Howard Gardner in his book 'Extraordinary Minds' concludes exceptional individuals have 'a special
talent for identifying their own strengths and weaknesses."
How will you view daily experiences and challenges from here on
out? It is your choice. May you move forward today with a growth mindset that supports you to learn, develop, and experience
your extraordinary abilities... Starting Now!
Be Unlimited Action Challenge
~ Determine
if you currently approach daily activities and challenges with a fixed or growth mindset.
~ Notice evidence of the
growth mindset at work by watching others who persevere, recalling a skill you improved at dramatically, etc.
~ Choose
to approach the next 24 hours with a growth mindset in everything you do.
~ Be prepared to use growth mindset encouraging language
to overwrite any negative language that holds you back.
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As you continue to be unlimited~
Beth
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