Sarah SmithMindset
M I N D S E T - Playing It Safe Vs. Taking A Risk
Mindset involves the way we interpret the events we experience in our lives. It is determined partly by how we track our life events and partly by how we feel about what has happened to us. In general terms, people can have a โgrowth mindsetโ or a โfixed mindsetโ.
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Having a growth mindset means that you meet any challenge in life with a desire to learn and improve yourself as a result of the experience.
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People with fixed mindsets are those that believe that abilities are carved in stone, they see challenges as risky โ they could fail, and their basic abilities might be called into question. When they hit obstacles, setbacks, or criticism, this is just more proof that they donโt have the required abilities.
If this is you, youโll tell yourself that youโre safer where you are, that this is how youโre accepted by society, but in reality, youโre just scared and incapable of reacting, believing in yourself and making the impossible happen.
โจThereโs only one type of person that never fails, the type of person who never takes RISKS. We shouldnโt think about where the boundaries are, but rather how to overcome them.โจ
By practicing thinking positively we can nurture and develop our โGROWTH MINDSETโ.
Benefits of POSITIVE THINKING:
better quality of life
higher energy levels
better psychological and physical health
faster recovery from injury or illness
fewer colds
lower rates of depression
better stress management and coping skills
โจHow to THINK POSITIVE & create a GROWTH MINDSET
โจFocus on the good things. Challenging situations and obstacles are a part of life.
โจKeep a gratitude journal.
โจTry not to take yourself too seriously.
โจSpend time with positive people.
โจPractice positive self-talk.
โจIdentify your areas of negativity.
โจStart every day on a positive note (affirmations, podcasts etc).