Growth Vs Fixed Mindset

A fixed mindset can often leave you thinking you’re unable to change or develop your intelligence and skill set. This negatively impacts the effort you put in to improving, as you feel there is no opportunity to grow. However, a growth mindset means you believe that you can always change and improve your intelligence and abilities. With a growth mindset, you are motivated to work towards your goals, and you see setbacks as opportunities to learn and develop, which strengthens your resilience.

Unsurprisingly, your mindset impacts your wellbeing, self-confidence, and self-belief.

Test your mindset

Remember, mindset changes with time and experience, so we can both Growth and Fixed at different points in our lives.

Complete each question below to see where your mindset is right now.

Your intelligence is something you are born with, and you are limited to how much it can change.

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No matter how much capacity you have, you can always develop it further.

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Some people just aren't meant to be creative.

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The harder you work at something, the better you will be at that skill.

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You feel frustrated or angry when you are criticised.

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You appreciate when people give you feedback about your performance.

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Some people are born smart and don't need to work that hard.

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You can always develop how 'clever' you are.

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You are born with your personality and it is usually set in stone.

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You don't find it hard to learn new things.

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Take a look at yourself and make a change

Make note of the states of mind, environments, and people that trigger your Fixed mindset moments.

Growth Mindset

Watch this infographic video to learn more about how your mindset can either hold you back or help you achieve greatness... it's up to you!

This video also talks through Carol Dweck's theories on Growth Mindset, and how we can adjust our thinking to be the absolute best versions of ourselves.