Week 8 Growth Mindset

Out of this whole list, the dimension that stood out to me most is doing the minimum/pushing yourself to go farther. I always strive to go the extra mile in everything I'm involved in and never be complacent. I want to be the hardest worker in the room at all times and never be satisfied with only doing the bare minimum. One dimension I need to work on is being willing to try new things instead of staying in my comfort zone. I have an open mind and like to try new things, but I also tend to stick with what I know and what I'm used to. Another dimension I'm really good at is getting things done ahead of time and not procrastinating. Any time I have some free time, I like to get ahead in my classes and I'm always extremely aware of when assignments are due and when my quizzes and tests are. I stay on top of my school work and I'm extremely organized.

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Growth Mindset

Before this assignment, I had not heard of Carol Dweck or the grown mindset before. I found the concepts from the videos on this assignment very interesting and relatable. Since I have been a cheerleader for almost my entire life, the desire to grow and improve myself physically and mentally is always a goal. I think there is always room to improve and cheerleading has made me realize that no matter how physically demanding and even dangerous it can be, it is much more mental than it is physical, much like other sports. Since I've been at OU, I have learned a lot about managing my time and the downfalls of spreading yourself too thin. It is easy to get the desire to be involved in everything possible, but I have realized that sometimes you need to give yourself some time for yourself as well. I am looking forward to exploring the growth mindset even more and applying it to my classes this semester.

(Photo by: Growth Mindset Memes blog)