Nature of Change
Change doesn't remove old beliefs- it does this instead
New beliefs take their place alongside the old ones and become stronger
Our mindsets generate _____ ______ that can empower or "unpower".
internal dialogs
The brain is like this - it grows stronger when used
A Muscle
What was Maggie afraid to do?
Hint: She loved writing
Share her writing/ take writing classes
She feared criticism would prove she wasn't "naturally talented"
Recognize your _______
Fixed mindset
What feeling did the author mention children feel that have a fixed mindset?
Powerlessness / Incapable
Growth mindset focuses on this instead of judging
Learning and improvement
When you learn new things, brain ______ grow stronger
connections
What did Jason learn to focus on instead of just winning?
Hint: He was a student athlete
Learning and improving
We need to notice our ____?
Triggers
Why didn't the author ask for help in school?
Fixed mindset/ felt incapable/ overwhelmed
What does the fixed mindset internal monologue focus on?
Judging self and others
What changed in students attitude after the workshop they took?
They tried harder/ believed they could improve
What had caused Tony's crisis?
Hint: Dweck called him the "The recovering genius"
Losing confidence in his "natural talent"
Give your fixed mindset a _______
Change is NOT like this medical procedure
Surgery
What question might a growth mindset ask after failure?
"What can I learn?"
"How can I improve?"
What did teachers realize about the learning process?
It takes time, patience, practice
What did Jimmy realize in the workshop?
Hint: Struggled in school
He didn't have to be dumb
Talk back with what kind of mindset
Growth mindset
What happens as new beliefs get stronger?
They change how you think, feel, and act
What key assumption does cognitive therapy NOT fully change?
That traits are fixed
What program was developed that taught students about the brain and mindset?
Brainology
This person avoided taking action as a child (like asking for help or catching up), showing a fixed mindset early on
The author (Carol Dweck)
Why is changing your mindset difficult?
Because it’s tied to identity, self-esteem, and fear of losing who you are