Should There Be A Fixed Mindset?
We as humans start developing our mindset in our middle school years. Our mindsets affect every aspect of our lives. Including how we make decisions about how we are as learners. According to Dr. Carol Dweck, Mindset, “Mindset is a self-perception or “self-theory” that people hold about themselves. Believing that you are either “intelligent” or “unintelligent “ is a simple example of a mindset.” The great thing about the human brain is the ability change what we think about ourselves. There are two types of mindsets, a fixed mindset and, a growth mindset. Our mindsets change if we want them to. We need to be aware of the thoughts we have about ourselves. What does your inner voice sound like? If you are negative in your thoughts about yourself
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A student that says I’m just not good at math will not do good at math. Some of the characteristics of a fixed mindset are a negative self-image. Only doing activities that you know you will be successful at. Avoiding failure at all costs. Making roadblocks to avoid having to put effort into to living. And probably the worst characteristics of a fixed mindset is putting others down that you perceive to be better than yourself. Living in a negative state of mind can cause stress and stress is really bad for you. With our brains being malleable and adapting to change you can always change your fixed mindset into a growth mindset with a little attitude …show more content…
In the book New Science, “ Intelligence is malleable and can be changed, meaning you can, in fact, grow your brain”(93). This is the proof that you can indeed change your mindset. Here are a few things that can help you change your mindset. When you focus on how you can improve you will be setting the tone for change. If you view failures as teaching tools you will grow your mindset. When you try new things and learn new strategies you will grow your mindset.Setting goals and obtaining them helps grow your mindset. The biggest part of growing your mindset is what you say to yourself. Be aware that you can have a fixed mindset on some things and a growth mindset on other things. Always try to stay
A student that says I’m just not good at math will not do good at math. Some of the characteristics of a fixed mindset are a negative self-image. Only doing activities that you know you will be successful at. Avoiding failure at all costs. Making roadblocks to avoid having to put effort into to living. And probably the worst characteristics of a fixed mindset is putting others down that you perceive to be better than yourself. Living in a negative state of mind can cause stress and stress is really bad for you. With our brains being malleable and adapting to change you can always change your fixed mindset into a growth mindset with a little attitude …show more content…
In the book New Science, “ Intelligence is malleable and can be changed, meaning you can, in fact, grow your brain”(93). This is the proof that you can indeed change your mindset. Here are a few things that can help you change your mindset. When you focus on how you can improve you will be setting the tone for change. If you view failures as teaching tools you will grow your mindset. When you try new things and learn new strategies you will grow your mindset.Setting goals and obtaining them helps grow your mindset. The biggest part of growing your mindset is what you say to yourself. Be aware that you can have a fixed mindset on some things and a growth mindset on other things. Always try to stay