Activity 5: Mindsets
Draw an arrow between the statements below and the mindset it is most suited to.
Finds inspiration in others’ successes.
Doesn’t find feedback or criticism useful.
Finds success of others off-putting.
Learns from setbacks.
When it’s difficult, I know that I’m learning something.
Sees the benefit of challenges.
Why should I bother?
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Growth mindset
Sees that putting in effort is needed to progress.
Avoids things that might be hard. Doesn’t see the point of putting in effort.
Fixed mindset
I can’t do this. I give up.
It’s ok to make mistakes because I can learn.
Everyone else is so much better at this than me. I shouldn’t try.
feedback just means that I’m rubbish.
great to see my friend improve. It inspires me to try!