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Mindset

By Melanie Chan – Psychologist

Mum and Dad, here is one for you.

A psychologist, Carol Dweck, first coined the term “growth mindset”. Years on, this concept has grown to be used in many different environments, especially in schools. The main idea is whether we have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset about ourselves.

For example, someone with a fixed mindset might say “I did not get good grades because I’m not smart.” In saying that, there is a fixed capacity to one’s capabilities.

However, someone with a growth mindset might say “I did not get good grades during this test, I wonder where I’m lacking and where can I improve?” In saying that, the person believes that there is potential to grow in their knowledge.

In her book, “Mindset”, Dr Dweck shares what it looks like to have a growth mindset when it comes to parenting and education, alongside other aspects of life. This might be a good resource to help us consider the language and the way we speak to our children and how that impacts their self-esteem and self-worth.

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