Fixed Mindset versus Growth Mindset
How do we know someone has a fixed mindset?
A person who has a fixed mindset is unwilling to learn. This is a person who knows it all. A person who is not willing to change and thinks it is okay to be in the same situation and circumstances, without being challenged.
How can we teach someone to have a growth mindset?
On the other hand, a person with a growth mindset will be excited to learn new things, this person is willing to go to extreme lengths to explore and be challenged in life. A person who loves feedback accepts changes and adapts easily to learning or situations.
Over the years, I have met numerous people who have the fixed mindset versus the growth mindset. How do I deal with them? Most of the time, I have been successful to help people grow but other times, I have to let go. Wanting to learn and change comes from people, themselves. I need others to be willing to learn and grow, in order for me to help them or support them.
So how can we change the fixed mindset to a growth mindset? We can do it slowly by opening our minds. We can start accepting that life requires changes in our lives all the time. We can surround our lives with people who have a growth mindset.
If we follow people on social media, we can observe people who share positive quotes, experiences and learning. Be open-minded to learn from them and reflect on our lives. Start slow, steady and simple. Try to change little things at first, and follow their advice or suggestions. You will start noticing small changes in your own life.
Read the following differences between the Fixed mindset versus the Growth mindset and try to reflect on your life. How many ticks do you get in the Fixed mindset? How many ticks do you get on the Growth mindset? If the highest ticks are higher, you are good, meaning you have a learning mindset, a Growth mindset. If you have more ticks on the Fixed mindset side, it's okay, do not worry. Just be willing to change. Accept you need to change your mindset so that you can grow.
Have a Growth Mindset for a better life!
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