One of the ways I will continue to build in myself is to change my thought process from a period of ‘not doing’ to ‘not yet’. Fostering a ‘yet’ mentality changes the narrative. This thought process allows the mind to focus on the possibilities rather than the what’s not happening or the obstacles that are in the way. It is easy to focus on the positives; however, if there is a not a re-enforcement to back up those positives, then it stays a thought. forms; however, change starts in the mind.
The greatest thing a person has in life is the ability to change. Change comes in many different The Bible says “7For as he thinketh within himself, so is he:” (Proverbs 23 ASV)
In an effort to grow myself as a better thinker, there are some aspects of how I look at life to become a better learner and a more complete teacher. I will identify why this change is important by understanding of my choices to change, and how I will put into action growth.
A growth mindset is identified as a means of changing the outlook of one’s view to embrace the challenges of life, education, etc. This is important to develop a deeper understanding of moving forward to pass a letter grade. A fixed thought process on just grades can limit the outcomes to what potential is on the horizon of possibilities. There are too seeds of learning to just impact the grading system. By developing the scope of learning rather than just getting a good grade, we radically ready to stand passed the fire of resistance pushing forward with a positive outlook. Growth tends to be muddled when dealing with the system of knowledge and following the same patterns; however, it is vital to change how the thoughts have impacted one’s greatness. A growth mindset builds into my spirit “the glass is half-full.” A sense of positivity can build an outlook to do greater things more than just the norm and this change of mindset can depict how students look at themselves. I have been that person who has limited myself in earnest with grades through tradition and opportune thinking or a” fixed mindset.”
I will move forward with certain aspects of my life, there seems to be a voice that says, “you should not try that”, “that’s not your problem”, or “your failures will limit your future”.
This is a fixed mindset. The “I can’t, I won’t, I shouldn’t” outlook builds a canopy of incomplete culture for excuses. It is at this point, there is a choice to be made. Choices are given every day and when dealing with a growth mindset, choices become loftier than before. Everything is choice and when we look at or how we look at it is a choice. It is now that time to build a bridge from the fixed to growth. This epiphany allows a transformation from “I can’t, I won’t, I shouldn’t” to “I can right now, I will today, and I am doing.” While changing the thought mental aspects continues to grow, thoughts need to build action.
Actions is the greatest collection in changing your outlook. This especially impactful as a teacher when working with students. Each day students are looking for a connection to meet the needs they are lacking. As an educator, there is a process to continually build their confidence in knowledge and social impact.
How many of times do we have to reach unhappy students? Turn that frown upside-down. That’s education…we should spend every day trying to turn their world upside-down. It’s a growth mindset.
REFERENCES:
(2019, August 17). Proverbs 23 ASV. Retrieved from https://biblehub.com/asv/proverbs/23.htm
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