I can think of many areas that I have a healthier attitude
toward the concept of a “growth mindset” outside of the classroom. After giving
it some thought, it is indeed incredibly transferrable to just about any area
of one’s life. For me, my first thought is toward my many relationships.
Whether romantic or familial, maintaining these connections requires just that—maintenance.
Somehow, I’m very capable of letting my networks blossom on their own time, but
when it comes to my progress in school, I have always had a hard time with the
fact that I am a textbook “late bloomer.” With skills in general, it’s easy to
see myself as someone who is always slow to start and consider this a failure.
I didn’t grow accustomed to speaking for myself so many years after my twin
sister that some thought I was mute. I also was second to learn how to bike and
swing by myself and took an extra 4 tries to pass my driver’s exam. By these
credentials, it’s easy to fall into the trap of a fixed mindset since I have
never had a history of picking stuff up on pace with my peers. However, after
learning that I am not alone in this struggle (supposedly Einstein never
learned to drive, and he’s a certified genius) I have given myself more grace.
Another area where I have adopted a “growth mindset” is a little more personal,
but on my healthy living journey. It’s not easy to be the epitome of health and
fitness overnight, and I have come to terms with the fact that small steps like
choosing to do light exercise (walk to work/school) and choosing less fattening
options for meals will show results after a while. I know I have done it once,
back when I was extremely disciplined and enthused with the process, so I know
I can do it again if I just utilize the same “growth mindset” I didn’t know I
was using before!
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