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Growth Mindset Cats

 I think cats are so fun, quirky and can easily turn a frown upside down! So naturally I enjoy looking through all the many Growth Mindset Cats. ( Feedback is helpful don't fear it. ) I think it is definitely very important for all people to take a step back and remind themselves that we always need feedback if we are going to grow and get better. Without feedback we will never improve and instead stay complacent in the things that we do. Sometimes it is hard to not fear or worry about the feedback we may recieve but if we take a step back and welcome it we will grow! ( Not sure what to do next? ) This cat meme really relates to me. I am the type of person who constantly thrives (or think I thrive) off of being busy. However, this can often be draining and when I accomplish the tasks on my todo list I'm not sure what to do next. It is healthy mentally and physically to just take a deep breath and think when we aren't exactly sure what to do next.

Growth Mindset

  Difficult is not impossible. (from the Growth Mindset memes blog ) Obtaining the Growth Mindset Carol Dweck has played a large role in being outspoken in the area of what is called a Growth Mindset. Until recently, I had never heard of Ms.Dweck or even taken the time to sit and think about what this mindset entails. Dweck characterizes this mindset as understanding that ones abilities can further developed. By taking on this approach and mindset, one will be in a constant state of knowing that they can improve. This mindset encompasses a wide range of different people in that it reassures someone who may have not reached a certain goal that they will get to it next time, keep on trying. It also goes to function for those who are extremely goal oriented and think that as soon as they achieve this one thing they've made, by helping them to realize they are in a constant state of growth. I find it very interesting and fitting that in order to cultivate this kind of mindset it is imp...