Introduction
We are a reflection of what we think. What we think is a kind of determinant when it comes to the way we work towards our goals. The way we carry ourselves and the challenges we face, requires a proper behavior. That behavior has to be balanced and in control of ourselves. It is usually in our hands to make sure that we are self-aware and working towards the improvement of our mindset.
Mindset is basically our principles and attitudes, which provide us with a guiding light. That’s because the journey of our life has many leaves to be turned and many pages to be unfolded. For that purpose, being prepared in every way is the least that we can do.
What is meant by a fixed mindset?
If you believe that performing well at any given task is absolutely based on innate talent and cannot be learned or shaped through experience, then that is an example of having a fixed mindset. Intelligence is considered to be hindered when the mindset is fixed, and there is also no room for improvement. This can be a showcase of your immense disbelief in yourself. Such an outlook on life and living can lead to easy disappointments and put limitations on your abilities that could otherwise be unlimited. Being in charge of your abilities is essential to growing, but an insecure attitude where there is an absence of constructive criticism can definitely stunt growth.
There is nothing inherently shameful about failing at something when you learn from it. With that in mind, you can play better in the next rally with a better vision and a more profound training. On the other hand, having low standards and settling for less can make your failures trouble you further. Thinking that you are at your best and are already good enough at something can be the cause of demotion, and comparisons will be a bitter experience rather than an analytical process.
Thinking that something is already difficult is basically giving up at the initial stage and getting filled with a lot of self-doubt. The persuasion of successful completion in one shot or never and blaming luck only leads to increased chances of impossibility.
What is meant by a growth mindset?
When you take your efforts seriously and are keen to learn more, it means that you believe in the development of yourself and your skill sets. When you know what you don’t know and are open to getting help by asking questions, it can be a major milestone in overcoming challenges. Feedback and mistakes can boost insights in the plan to get better results. Small but regular efforts make you lifelong learners and can make it more feasible to get back up.
Failures can also be made temporary when you keep going with the step-by-step process. Getting a short break and getting back to the task can help you focus on yourself.
A strategic aftermath for managing stress and anger can help find another way with solid decision-making. Noticing mistakes, terminating what is not working, and calculating risks can be groundbreaking.
In the context of education, workforce and life in general:
- In the traditional sense of the schooling system, the grade-based evaluation and repeating of grades make it discouraging to move ahead. Such consequences take place because of the fear of unwanted consequences. This pattern is responsible for shifting priorities from learning to scoring. Such patterns can be troublesome at more advanced levels. When you cannot look at opportunities to get better immediately, your expectations also get limited.
- The changes that are needed include allocating extra time for working on weaknesses in a flexible manner. In addition to that, having a space where you have the courage to reach for help when it is needed. Therefore, preventing the accumulation of confusion. At Ribbons, we believe, capabilities can be gained through the discourse of grasping anything at your own pace and determination. When you know that you can get better, you can reduce the chances of any struggle lasting forever. An environment where students are praised for their efforts can cultivate a growth mindset.