Did you know that your brain can change and grow throughout your life? This is known as neuroplasticity. It means that the more you learn and challenge yourself, the better your brain will function. This goes hand in hand with the idea of a growth mindset.
A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities can change through hard work and determination. People with a growth mindset are more likely to take on challenges, learn from their mistakes, and persevere in the face of setbacks.
Unfortunately, much of our education system promotes fixed mindsets- the idea that the brain is fixed, and intelligence is innate. Psychologist Carl Dweck estimates that as many as 40% of students have a fixed mindset.
Here are some questions to ask yourself to understand if you have a growth mindset:
- Do you believe that you can change your abilities through hard work?
- Do you view people as those who put in the effort or those who are intelligent?
- Do you avoid tasks if you anticipate failure?
- Are you motivated by a need to prove your intelligence or to improve it?
Do you think you have a growth mindset? Tell us in the comments!
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