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| "I could figure it out after some practice." Source: Growth Mind Set Memes |
In high school, if an assignment was given to me that was too hard, I would automatically shut down. Since being in college faced with the same challenge, I will still want to shut down, however, I have grown and now understand that I have to get it done at whatever cost. I enjoy a challenge to an extent but I have to be interested in it. I might be interested in the Growth and Mindset. I'd really like to push it on the youths more so than use it for myself, but I know the best way to use it on someone else, I need to be fully understanding and an example.
My personal goals for this semester are to get As in all my classes, which I know will be a challenge with one class for sure because I have no interest in that class at all. My next goal is to have the most fun with my friends possible. Both are typical goals of college kids but I didn't realize how important they both are to balance the other out. College is hard, but it is possible. It just might take me or someone a little longer. Its a long term challenge.
Hey Michelle! I couldn’t agree more that it is a struggle to do an assignment when it is challenging. I find myself struggling to study for one of my test because I am so over the class and how much time it requires. I struggled with this class at first because I did not know how to set things up or get started. This usually discourages me from wanting to do the work because I am a perfectionist and want it to be right or I won’t do it all. I think you have a good plan for Growth Mindset.
ReplyDeleteHey Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThe challenges you face are very similar to the challenges I face. I struggle with the fact that if I get a bad grade on my first exam I get discouraged and stop trying as hard. In that sense i just shut down because I find it to hard. Honestly I believe balancing everything is the key to being successful in college.
Hey, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteI chose the same picture for my growth mindset. I like the example you used from your own life. Growing up and completing tasks is a hard hurdle, but rewarding when it happens. It's hard to complete things we aren't interested in.
Your goals are great! I completely understand where you're coming from about not being interested in your classes. I'm the same way and it's a struggle to find the energy and motivation to complete work to the best of my ability when it's not the most interesting subject. I hope that you've been able to accomplish them since it's almost to the end of the semester.
Good luck with the rest of your year!