So this is the first time that I have heard of Carol Dweck and her work dealing with this concept of "Growth Mindset". Watching the TedTalk video really piqued my interest about the entirety of it all. Personally, I've always kind of struggled with math. My high school calculus teacher would always tell me that I needed to stop listening to the thoughts in my head about my failure. When it came time for tests, I would freak out and forget how to do the math problems in front of me. I think this is because I have an underlying fear of failing at anything I do. However, over time, I've gotten better at thinking positively about problems that I am faced with either in everyday life or my academics.
While attending OU I've learned a lot. One of the main things, however, is that I am my worst critic. I am more difficult on myself when it comes to my academics than my professors are or my peers. In some ways I can see this as a positive aspect but ultimately when I start over thinking it becomes a negative aspect in my life. I hurt my own feelings.
I am definitely interested in learning more about this concept of "Growth Mindset" more this semester and I hope that I'll be able to use the information I learn to better myself as not only a student but an overall individual.
Rethinking Thoughts
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