Posts Tagged ‘growth mindset’
Fostering A Growth Mindset In Your Children
Did you know that our abilities aren’t set in stone? Research shows that what we can accomplish are impacted by a combination of our genes, our environment, and our mindset. Psychologist Carol Dweck, a researcher at Stanford University, says there are two types of mindsets: fixed-oriented and growth-oriented. People with a fixed mindset believe that…
Read MoreOutside Your Comfort Zone: How to Take Healthy Risks
Many people, by nature, are risk-averse. We like a sure thing. This helps us save energy, since we’re only acting when success is likely, reduces the possibility of embarrassment (you can’t trip and fall on stage if you’re seated in the audience), and lets us stay in our comfort zone. But it also limits us…
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