One of the most famous quotes from Henry Ford is:
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.”
Your perspective upon your capabilities in a certain area is coined as ‘mindset’. In decades of research on achievement and success, Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, has discovered a groundbreaking idea; the power of our mindset.
She found that success is determined beyond abilities and talent; success is determined whether we approach our goals with the right mindset. The right mindset can foster learning and nurture resilience, which is the basis of accomplishment in any area.
Everybody has 2 different mindsets within themselves, 1 growth and 1 fixed mindset.
These mindsets are not static nor typical for a person; they can change during your life and we all have both mindsets accessible. Some of us tend to have a fixed mindset in sports, where others have it in their finances.
In principal, a growth mindset is more beneficial than a fixed mindset. To alter your mindset to a growth mindset, there are 4 significant steps to master your mindset:
- Become self-aware on the topic at hand; what mindset do you have? How much positive vs negative thoughts are you fueling yourself with? What words are you using when you speak to others about this topic?
- Freedom of choice: Is there space to make a choice and alter your mindset on this topic? Do you have the freedom to challenge your current beliefs and face your fears?
- Change from fixed to growth mindset; start to replace your thoughts towards as ‘You don’t have to be perfect from the start’ or ‘I know it’s difficult now, I can learn this by practicing and spending time and energy on it’. Change your view on challenges from obstacles to opportunities by choosing your language precisely.
- Never stop growing; keep on growing by repeatedly jumping out of your comfort zone, creating habits that support your mindset change and surround yourself with similar people.
Are you curious to what your own mindset is? Contact me for more info.
Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash
One of the most famous quotes from Henry Ford is:
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.”
Your perspective upon your capabilities in a certain area is coined as ‘mindset’. In decades of research on achievement and success, Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, has discovered a groundbreaking idea; the power of our mindset.
She found that success is determined beyond abilities and talent; success is determined whether we approach our goals with the right mindset. The right mindset can foster learning and nurture resilience, which is the basis of accomplishment in any area.
Everybody has 2 different mindsets within themselves, 1 growth and 1 fixed mindset.
These mindsets are not static nor typical for a person; they can change during your life and we all have both mindsets accessible. Some of us tend to have a fixed mindset in sports, where others have it in their finances.
In principal, a growth mindset is more beneficial than a fixed mindset. To alter your mindset to a growth mindset, there are 4 significant steps to master your mindset:
- Become self-aware on the topic at hand; what mindset do you have? How much positive vs negative thoughts are you fueling yourself with? What words are you using when you speak to others about this topic?
- Freedom of choice: Is there space to make a choice and alter your mindset on this topic? Do you have the freedom to challenge your current beliefs and face your fears?
- Change from fixed to growth mindset; start to replace your thoughts towards as ‘You don’t have to be perfect from the start’ or ‘I know it’s difficult now, I can learn this by practicing and spending time and energy on it’. Change your view on challenges from obstacles to opportunities by choosing your language precisely.
- Never stop growing; keep on growing by repeatedly jumping out of your comfort zone, creating habits that support your mindset change and surround yourself with similar people.
Are you curious to what your own mindset is? Contact me for more info.
Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash
