A growth mindset is believing in the power of yourself and your brain! We know our intellect and abilities develop when we try hard things, use the right strategies, and don't give up. So a growth mindset is when we know, with practice, we will get better at something

Fixed mindset thinking can result

• in a fear of failure and therefore a refusal to take risks

• the belief that if you have to work for success you are not clever

• a desire to blame others or outside circumstances when things don’t go your way

• being motivated by reward and praise from others

Growth mindset thinking can result in

• a love for learning and self-improvement

• a desire to be challenged

• a willingness to work for positive results

• a belief that you can control the outcomes in your life with effort and practice

• the ability to learn from mistakes and failures

• emotional resilience

• being self-motivated