Shifting from a fixed mindset to one that promotes growth is a simple yet powerful change in perspective that can completely reshape our lives.
It is like switching from “I’m just not good at this” to “Wait, I can totally get better at this!”
At times as individuals, we are unaware of the extent to which our thoughts shape our lives, and it is easy to remain confined by a fixed mindset, one that makes us believe that skills are set in stone and that we are either good at something or we are not.
When we adopt a “can do” attitude, however, everything changes.
The idea that we can get better with work, education, and perseverance is the foundation of a growth mindset. Suddenly, failures are not dead ends but chances to improve. It changes from the frustrating “I can’t” to “I can’t yet.” This improves the way we think about problems. We seek out challenges as a means of pushing our limits rather than avoiding them.
Consider the strength that comes from knowing that your potential is limitless. We should view failure as a steppingstone rather than the brick wall in front of us and challenges suddenly become exciting rather than frightening.
This kind of thinking creates a world of possibilities where we can grow indefinitely and turn every experience into a springboard for achievement.
Psychology Today suggests that we should recognise and accept our own and other people’s imperfections because they are what define us as unique. Everybody has their shortcomings, peculiarities, and weirdness. Our flaws are what make us special.
The above-mentioned source further adds that we should take on our challenges with courage. Stop and mentally reframe the circumstance if we are feeling scared in the face of a particular task. Think of our difficulties as “opportunities,” which will cause us to change our viewpoint a little bit and make it easier for us to participate. Every obstacle or chance draws us into a brand-new, somewhat adventurous encounter.
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