Growth Mindset: Understanding that Abilities and Intelligence Can be Developed
Facing challenges is difficult and requires effort and determination. Too often, setbacks prompt feelings of failure and discouragement; these outcomes can decrease self-esteem and feelings of competency. Growth mindset occurs when a child is willing to face challenges, display resiliency and keep working despite setbacks. Overtime, this viewpoint helps them believe that abilities can improve, and they begin to understand that when they put in extra time and effort it leads t