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Tip 5: Embrace optimism to support a growth mindset
From the course: Growth Mindset Tips
Tip 5: Embrace optimism to support a growth mindset
- Optimism is about more than expecting the best possible outcome. It's about actively shaping your perspective to view every situation as an opportunity for growth and learning. It's about nurturing a sense of personal agency, the belief that you have control over your actions and their outcomes. This sense of control is a critical factor in resilience and motivation. Here are ways that you can use an optimistic outlook to support a growth mindset. Begin by reframing how you perceive your journey towards personal and professional development. Instead of viewing this path as a series of hurdles, see it as a landscape rich with opportunities. Each step forward is a chance to gather insights and skills regardless of the difficulty. This positive framing isn't about ignoring the realities of hardship, but about focusing on potential and progress. Research on hope theory suggests that hopeful thinkers are more likely to engage in goal-directed energy, and use pathways of thinking to…
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Tip 1: Adjust expectations from success to growth4m 11s
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Tip 2: Choose a growth mindset to enhance performance2m 51s
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Tip 3: Rethink challenges to overcome the fear of failure4m
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Tip 4: Shift your identity to build self-belief4m 4s
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Tip 5: Embrace optimism to support a growth mindset4m 7s
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Tip 6: Hone an experimental mindset to develop agility5m 5s
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Tip 7: Reframe stress to build resilience4m 15s
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Tip 8: Build self-belief to tackle obstacles confidently3m 12s
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Tip 9: Create a feedback loop to support growth3m 26s
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Tip 10: Take on a growth mindset challenge3m 35s
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