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Carl Gustav Jung, the Swiss psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology described ‘attitude’ as an individual’s predisposed state of mind… a responsive expression towards something, which in turn influences the individual’s thought and action’. It is something over which we have an influence. Attitude is such a crucial attribute for students – it determines how they
react to adversity, their ability to grow and learn, overcome challenges and create bonds with others. It has an
important role to play in defining a student’s destiny – how well they
perform in school, in the working world and on a purely personal level, so it’s important that they understand that they have control over it.
The old adage ‘stay positive and good things will happen’ doesn’t always
stand up to the test – there is much
more to it than that. It’s vital that we help students understand the
influence of their attitude, how
Sarah Wilson Headmistress Heathfield School
