Growth Mindset: Stepping out of your comfort zone

Ending this semester and going into a new job the growth mindset challenge was definitely something I wanted to do. Needless to say, this article hit me hard in the face! I am definitely one of those people that want to live a full life without any regrets. I like to tell myself that I step out of my comfort zone, but truth is that is really hard to do. “Become comfortable with feeling uncomfortable” I love that line because of the truth in it. I have to push myself to get where I want to be and there will be tons of uncomfortable feelings along the way I’m sure! That is something I will have to remember at my job and during my last semester of school in the fall.

Realizing all your fears are fictional is something I definitely needed to read. My boyfriend and parents are always trying to show me that, but I never see it until someone else talks to me about it. Ignoring negative thoughts is going to be a main focus for me moving forward in life.

If you guys have some time of your own you should take a look at this website . There are so many doors that can open for you when you truly step out of your comfort zone!

(Growth mindset resources)

Growth Mindset: Believing in yourself

(Kick start: believing)

It is crazy just how powerful our minds are! When you believe in yourself it's like everything changes! I watched the video about the Ted Talk where the children got grades of "not yet" instead of an F. I don't know about you but if you have ever received a failing grade it is such a hard thing to pick yourself back up from and try again. I've learned that talking to my friends and family about things like that encourage me to try and do my best. They help me BELIEVE that I can do anything. The mind is such a powerful thing. Try believing in yourself and see what new things happen for you. That's the power of a growth mindset.

Brain Food: Growth Mindset

I have never heard of the word growth mindset before but it has definately been a part of my life. Carl Dwek is right we always tell others "Oh you are so lucky you had it easy" when really if you take a step back and look at those people they didn't learn as much or get as much life experience compared to someone that had a harder set of problems. I think the problem that I've noticed is that people want to get things done as fast as possible; they aren't looking to gain any knowledge or experience. I know I am going to try to rid this toxic mindset and start exploring the growth mindset!

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