Fixed VS Growth Mindset

Written By jenna newman

HI Friend!

This concept may be new to you. I learned about it when I got my Masters in Early Childhood Education and believe it is such an important concept. All you need to know is below:

A fixed mindset assumes that abilities, intelligence, and talents are innate and unchangeable, whereas a growth mindset believes that these qualities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence.

Key Characteristics of Fixed Mindset:

  • Believes intelligence and abilities are fixed and unchangeable

  • Views challenges as threats to ego and abilities

  • Avoids taking risks and trying new things due to fear of failure

  • Focuses on proving oneself rather than learning and improving

  • Sees effort and struggle as signs of inadequacy

  • May become defensive and dismissive of feedback

Key Characteristics of Growth Mindset:

  • Believes intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning

  • Views challenges as opportunities for growth and development

  • Embraces taking risks and trying new things, even if they may fail

  • Focuses on learning and improving rather than proving oneself

  • Sees effort and struggle as essential for growth and improvement

  • Welcomes feedback and uses it as a chance to learn and adjust

Impact on Personal Growth and Success:

  • Fixed mindset can limit potential and lead to stagnation

  • Growth mindset can lead to increased motivation, resilience, and adaptability

  • Growth mindset is associated with greater creativity, innovation, and achievement

Practical Strategies for Cultivating a Growth Mindset:

  • Embrace challenges and view them as opportunities for growth

  • Focus on learning and improvement rather than proving oneself

  • Seek out feedback and use it as a chance to learn and adjust

  • Practice self-reflection and acknowledge effort and progress

  • Surround yourself with people who support and encourage a growth mindset

In conclusion, understanding the difference between fixed and growth mindset is crucial for personal growth and success. By embracing a growth mindset, individuals can develop a more resilient and adaptable approach to challenges, leading to increased motivation, creativity, and achievement.

Are you stuck in a fixed mindset? Let me help.

XO Jenna

jenna newman
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