Week 8 Growth Mindset

(Inspirational Quote from Charles Dubois by Omar Reyes: Web Source)

While reading the table, I realized that I would choose the left more than the right. However, there were some things that includes what I would do. I still like being in my comfort zone. I get a little anxious if I’m not in my comfort zone. Trying new things could be scary. On the other hand, if a new activity is required, then I would be willing to do it. It just depends on what I think and feel at the time. This would be one of my weaknesses.

On the right side of the table, I find motivation from inside myself. Mostly, I think that what I need to do is a duty. It is something I have to do, not someone else. I need to be independent and work for what I want. I feel like this is a strength of mine.

Also, I’m being open to any and all feedback. Feedback is what can help me grow and become better. They let me understand what I can improve and what I lack. The articles that I read helped me further understand giving and receiving feedback. Therefore, I can be open to all types of feedback. And I am confident I can improve. With practice and the right knowledge, I can do anything.

Another weakness of mine is that I prefer to do the minimum, so I can have time to do other activities that I would rather do. For example, in most of my posts, I have put in one image. However, as I start to realize that pictures would be useful, I may add another picture. I consider pushing myself to go farther as a work in progress. To further work on this, in this class, aside from the regular assignments, I may choose an extra credit option. This would help push myself to go farther and learn new things.

My Thoughts on Growth Mindset

I have never heard of Growth Mindset before, but it makes sense. For me, it would be difficult to adjust to Growth Mindset. From watching the videos, I have more of a fixed mindset. I like to be good at things. What I believe demonstrates that is good results. If I am faced with a challenge, I get worried. I think, "Will I get it right? What if it turns out bad?" I feel that challenges get me out of my comfort zone, a place where I have control of things, and I do not like that. I like to be sure of my results. I believe that if I was taught Growth Mindset, it would be easier to embrace and overcome challenges. Growth Mindset is something that I am open to learn about.

(Growth Mindset Meme by Laura Gibbs. Web source.) 

My personal goals for learning this semester is getting good grades, and at least remembering something from my classes. There is so much information to cover, and it is difficult for me to remember everything. I am excited about all my classes, but there is one class that I am worried about. That class is my Capstone class. There are two goals in that class, which is finding my career path and finishing the capstone group project. I have no experience with any of these things. I am very unsure of my career path. Also, my capstone project concerns actually coming up with an idea that will work in real life. We have a client, and we have to come up with an idea to fulfill her needs. It is highly possible that our idea will be utilized in future years to come. However, with the help of the whole group, I believe that it will be successful.