Overcoming Life’s Challenges with the Power of Mindset
Do you have a fear of challenges that you face in your life?
Do you have restrictions affecting your life?
Are you wanting to change your life for the better?
Learn about developing a growth mindset and change what is not working for you.
Our earlier experiences shape who we are due to what influences us and the responses we obtain from performing some kind of activity.
When infants take their first steps, their faces often show either pure delight or a mix of fear and uncertainty. Hence when we start to develop, so to does our Mindset from the time we are infants. It is inevitable, as our brains are also developing at the same time, our mindset does as well. The two go hand in hand.
This blog explores how our mindset forms, why it’s important, and the value of understanding the two main types: fixed and growth mindsets.
To understand the two types of mindsets, we first need to define what a mindset is.
Mindset is the set of beliefs and attitudes we hold about our abilities, potential, and how we approach challenges. It shapes how we interpret experiences that influences our responses.
Lets explore the fixed mindset:
Just as it states, it is fixed. People with fixed mindsets see themselves with mannerisms that prevent them from taking action that allow them to grow. For example, when there is a conflict between can do and can’t do, the fixed mindset person will not take the can do choice. They develop a resistance to take things further, different or more encompassing. They close off to ideas that could be of benefit to them if they feel uncomfortable or feel they are unable to succeed.
Whereas with a growth mindset person, they explore challenges with an attitude for learning what is required to be learnt. They are open to learning new things, even if it feels unfamiliar, as long as it aligns with their interests. They believe in trying, and if they make mistakes, they see those as opportunities to learn and grow toward their goals. They have strong self-awareness and recognize their limiting beliefs. They approach challenges with self-talk and by replacing negative thoughts with encouraging ones. They will try new things, even when they feel that it might be difficult. They celebrate small efforts as steps toward personal growth and see difficult tasks as valuable challenges.
There are benefits in developing a growth mindset for both personal and professional approaches. With practice, challenges over time become more manageable. The benefits are the accomplishements waiting to be experienced and the stress levels become much lower. A sense of self-empowerment develops which also leads to better brain activity in solving problems. It is how we adapt to our own neuroplacticity – a term for greater brain development.
If you have difficulty in tackling something new, take small steps. Challenge yourself to at least start to play around with the thought that you could learn something new. In this way, small wins encourage you to continue to move forward. Over time you will develop resilience to what holds you back from trying new things or to conquor things you’ve tried to do before. Another tip is to view your steps as stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks. Take the plunge, become more flexible, conquor your fears and learn from your mistakes.
Don’t let fear hold you back when there is something you wish to do for yourself by achieving your goals, overcoming your challenges, and experience more personal growth instead.
