If we are talking about our ability to learn, take in new things, etc then - yep, it's mostly in your head.
Carol Dweck, author of the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success and Mindset: How You Can Fulfill Your Potential, has a great explanation of this... BUT don't worry - I'm not going to tell you have to read her book.
But - check out this video. It is a great explanation of the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. And take note... you truly need to have a growth mindset to learn, to challenge yourself and increase your chances of success.
Once you understand the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset you may want to work on developing your own growth mindset. In order to do this you may want to first evaluate your own mindset. Is it fixed mindset or is it a growth mindset? Or does it make a difference what the task is?
For example, I have a somewhat fixed mindset when it comes to physical tasks like skating. I mean, I tried it. I wasn't really successful so why would I try again - yep definitely a FIXED MINDSET. But when it comes to learning something new - like a new language or photography or a computer program - I'm all in. I don't know it yet. But I can learn. That's my GROWTH MINDSET.
It does not have to be one or the other. You can fluctuate between the two depending on circumstances, tasks or the day. However, a growth mindset is a great goal for all situations.
So, if you want to develop a growth mindset, here is a great video with 4 steps to help you think about developing a growth mindset.
If you want to learn more about developing a growth mindset you can check out Carol Dweck's Ted Talk. The Power of Believing You Can
The Anxiety BC also has an interactive website that has a tab for youth - specifically about what you tell yourself and how that impacts your thoughts and feelings around anxiety. You can check it out here: Right Thinking
And one last video about how to deal with challenges. It talks about the power of grit and a growth mindset.
But - check out this video. It is a great explanation of the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. And take note... you truly need to have a growth mindset to learn, to challenge yourself and increase your chances of success.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUWn_TJTrnU
Once you understand the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset you may want to work on developing your own growth mindset. In order to do this you may want to first evaluate your own mindset. Is it fixed mindset or is it a growth mindset? Or does it make a difference what the task is?
For example, I have a somewhat fixed mindset when it comes to physical tasks like skating. I mean, I tried it. I wasn't really successful so why would I try again - yep definitely a FIXED MINDSET. But when it comes to learning something new - like a new language or photography or a computer program - I'm all in. I don't know it yet. But I can learn. That's my GROWTH MINDSET.
It does not have to be one or the other. You can fluctuate between the two depending on circumstances, tasks or the day. However, a growth mindset is a great goal for all situations.
So, if you want to develop a growth mindset, here is a great video with 4 steps to help you think about developing a growth mindset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNHas97iE78
If you want to learn more about developing a growth mindset you can check out Carol Dweck's Ted Talk. The Power of Believing You Can
The Anxiety BC also has an interactive website that has a tab for youth - specifically about what you tell yourself and how that impacts your thoughts and feelings around anxiety. You can check it out here: Right Thinking
And one last video about how to deal with challenges. It talks about the power of grit and a growth mindset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVyc4qBn5mQ
Going back to the top. It's all in your head? true or false? TRUE! - When we are talking about your abilities to learn, improving, facing challenges... It is all in your head. It's in your mindset. Are you working with a growth mindset or a fixed mind set? You control that. A growth mindset will set you up to face the challenges or the new learning. It will allow you to see failure as just a step on your road to knowledge or success. It will give you the mindset that will allow you to conquer new things. Are you working with a growth mindset? If not, are you ready to work on developing a growth mindset? Let's get started!!
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