It has been said that the only constant in life is change.
And yet, so many of us approach life with a fixed mindset – believing that our intelligence and abilities are set in stone.
“Omg! You’re so talented! I could never do that.”
“She is so naturally good at being a mom. I can never be as good as her even if I tried.”
“I’m just not a math person.”
Sound familiar?
If you say things like these, then you have a ‘fixed mindset.”
And what it does to you is that it creates a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Because if you believe that you’re not good enough, then guess what? You won’t try. And if you don’t try, then, of course, you’ll never get better.
It’s a vicious cycle.
A vicious cycle that you might end up passing on to your kids.
But there is hope! You can change your mindset.
You can choose to have a growth mindset.
“I’m not good at math” becomes “I’m not good at math yet.”
“I could never do that” becomes “How can I learn to do that?”
It’s a simple shift in perspective, but it makes all the difference.
Because with a growth mindset, you believe that your abilities can be developed.
You understand that intelligence and talent are not fixed traits. We can cultivate them through hard work, good strategies, and learning from mistakes.
And so you’re more likely to take risks, persist in the face of setbacks, and continue learning and growing throughout your life.
In other words, you’re more likely to be successful.
So why having a growth mindset matters?
- Because it gives you the power to change your life.
- It allows you to approach challenges with confidence, knowing that you can learn and grow.
- It gives you the motivation to keep going, even when things are tough.
Don’t you want this for yourself and more importantly, for your kids?
Of course, you do!
You have already taken the first step towards it by reading this post – acknowledging the mindset you have and the one you want to have – acknowledging that having a growth mindset matters.
That’s the first step, right there!
Now, I can just give you 5 quick tips to help you develop a growth mindset in yourself and your kids.
- Encourage effort, not just achievement.
- Praise the process, not the outcome.
- Help them embrace mistakes as learning opportunities.
- Teach them about ‘grit’ and why it’s important.
- Encourage a ‘growth mindset’ by modeling it yourself.
To explore these topics in details, I invite you to join us in our workshop where we’ll explore this topic in more depth with practical strategies to help you develop a growth mindset.
P.S- If you want to read more about the growth mindset, here are some articles you can get started with:
Recommended reading: 9 Tips to Develop Growth Mindset in Children
Recommended reading: Top 20 Books To Help Kids Develop Growth Mindset
Recommended reading: Praising Children the Right Way
Having a growth mindset matters!
