Are you using a growth mindset?
When you encounter a challenge, do you respond in a way that shows a growth mindset? Take the one-question quiz below and see.
Your organization has adopted a new email newsletter platform. You log in to launch your first email campaign, and three hours later, you’re lost in a maze of menus, confusing setting configurations and the most odd-looking newsletter draft you’ve ever seen. Is your first thought…
… then you have the opportunity to apply the growth mindset to your thinking.You might not be great with this platform right now, but you can grow your skills and become an expert with time. Plus, even if this platform is a nightmare to use, that doesn’t mean your newsletter skills are in question. By thinking of your skills as ever-growing, not fixed, you can set yourself up for long-term success.
Next Steps: Check out this Psychology Today article for some easy ways to start building a growth mindset.
… then you have a good start with using a growth mindset. You’re recognizing the current challenge while recognizing that you can rise to the moment.
Next Steps: Take a look at this Psychology Today article for tips on how to continue incorporating a growth mindset into your routine.
… then your response is an example of the growth mindset in action. Right now, this platform may be a colossal headache, but as you grow more familiar, you can become a pro. Having trouble today doesn’t mean you’ll be struggling tomorrow.
Next Steps: Share your growth mindset with the people you care about! If you hear them feeling defeatist or giving up when they face challenges, encourage them to persevere and consider the challenge as an opportunity to grow.