the Brain
It is responsible for complex thinking, planning, and problem-solving, benefits from a growth mindset. When you believe you can improve and adapt you use this part of the brain and are better equipped to tackle challenges.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex ?
We will never beat them.
Fixed
How many thoughts do we have on average each day?
What is 60,000
A person who never failed, never tried anything new."
Albert Einstein
Helps form and store memories, important for learning facts and skills.
What is the Hippocampus?
“When we make mistakes, our brain is learning. Mistakes are part of learning.”
Growth
What is a word you can use to describe the act of "continuing to work toward goals despite setbacks or failure".
What is Perseverance or Persistence?
"I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed".
Who is Michael Jordan?
A fixed mindset can trigger the brain's fear response in this area when faced with challenges or failure. Did you that individuals with a growth mindset exhibit lower stress levels and reduced activity in this brain's emotional center, when confronted with setbacks? What is this area called? (the oldest part of your brain! hint hint)
What is the Amygdala?
I don't think I will ever have enough money.
Fixed mindset.
Joy
"Talent without working hard goes nowhere."
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
What is the brain’s ability to changes its structure and rewire itself through called? DID YOU KNOW that through practice, the brain can It reshapes itself? Growth mindsets does too through practice and performance. Did you know that journaling you helps analyzing your thought processes too? What is the ability to rewire your brain called?
What is Neuroplasticity?
Studies have shown that this mindset fosters creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative solutions to problems.
Growth Mindset
How many hours does it take on average for an athlete, musician, artist etc to achieve "professional or elite level?"
10,000 hours or 6 years practising EVERY SINGLE DAY for 5 hours every day - no breaks.
You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed".
Who is Lebron James?
This "feel-good" neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role in motivation. The brain releases it when we experience success or achieve goals. When you embrace a growth mindset, you set yourself up for small wins along the learning journey. These incremental successes trigger its release, reinforcing your motivation to continue learning and pushing your boundaries. Success is a hit of this neurotransmitter!
What is Dopamine?
When you feel discouraged by a lack of progress, add "yet" to your statement (e.g., "I don't know how to do this yet") to foster belief in future improvement.
What is Growth Mindset
While we may not have control over the VOICE, what do we have control over when trying to move to growth mindset?
What is Volume
I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall".
Who is Serena Williams ?