Growth Mindset 1

I had never heard of Carol Dweck before, but "growth mindset" does ring a bell from some of my sociology courses. I liked that the school put "Not Yet" instead of an F. It makes the lack of a good grade seem more bearable. I was surprised to hear that kids would resort to cheating to get a good grade, but I understand it. I've read a few articles that say kids feel a lot more pressure to get good grades now, and that makes them resort to dishonesty. I've also read that when asked what they want the most, a lot of teenagers said that they value praise. I agree that even a small compliment or word of encouragement can go a long way. That being said, constructive criticism is important too, but it shouldn't be used to discourage. I am definitely interested in learning more about the growth mindset. It's important to stay positive and believe that you can achieve your goals as long as you don't give up. It's also important to realize that plans can change, and you can try new things as long as you end up happy. This cat illustrates it much better than me.

Discovery is a messy ordeal. Image: Growth Mindset Memes Blog