Your sixth happiness habit is here - Practice A Growth Mindset
Reduce Stress & Maximize Your Happiness During Challenging Times
DAY 6: Today's habit is all about Practicing A Growth Mindset
Hello ,
As we have experienced in recent times, our lives and working conditions are constantly changing and evolving and we need to continually learn new skills to keep up. When you practice a growth mindset you internalize the notion that the hand you’re dealt with is just a starting point for your growth. You believe that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts, regardless of your talent, current skills or environment.
On the other hand, if you have a “fixed mindset” you believe that your qualities are carved in stone, which means developing new skills and attitudes is close to impossible. Now, I ask you, which mind set is better to cultivate in general, but even more so in challenging times where you might be called to learn and expand?
Obviously, it’s a growth mindset. Fostering a growth mindset in the midst of a challenging situation does not mean ignoring risks, dangers, and concerns; rather it means leaning into mental agility. Open your heart to this "I can grow” practice no matter what your skills, talents or circumstances are, so your brain will help you grow from any adversity you face, and successfully take on any new challenges.
Here are some thoughts to consider as you boost your mind for growth mindset:
Reframe the situation: Look at the current crisis from all angles. Change in our routine can be a source of major stress, but it can also be a catalyst for growing new habits. Yes, there are devastating and horrific changes happening as well out there, I do not want to ever discount that, but we better focus on what is in our control, and what we can do to be part of the solution.
Intentionally acknowledge the daily progress you are making: Consider what changes you have made to better your situation now. Hard work should always be rewarded before inherent skill.
Highlight the relationship between learning and “brain training”: The brain is like a muscle that needs to be worked out, just like the body. Train it to grow, and grow with it.
Think realistically about time and effort: New skills take a lot of practice and patience, it takes time and dedication to shift your mindset.
Rethink stressors: The way we approach a situation makes a difference in our ability to bounce back. Research shows that when we think about stressors as a challenge rather than a threat, our minds use a different region of the brain to process the information, a part that allows us to grow more.
Today's Habit One small action I will perform today to foster my growth mindset is: _________________________
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Keep finding your ways to develop your Happiness Habits!
Sincerely,
Dr. Tal Leead, Psy.D.
happierbeing.com
Food for Thought
The human brain receives 11 million bits of information every single second, but can only process 50 bits of those at a time. Choosing what we focus on makes a difference.
Remember: Little Habits, Big Difference
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