GC Growth vs Fixed Mindset Discussion

In this activity, we will explore Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset. No one is perfect. In fact, everyone in this COUN 095 course has experienced some level of setback that brought you to this class. The question is… what is your current mindset because you are required to take this class? Do you view it as a failure or as an opportunity to learn and grow?

Assignment:

1. Watch the short 2-minute video on Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset (Links to an external site.).
2. After watching the video on Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset write a paragraph about your thoughts and feelings. Use this as an opportunity to learn more about yourself. Remember that your response is confidential so only I (Professor) will be reading your answers. Feel free to engage in deep self-reflection. Be sure to address the following in your paragraph:
   1. Write about one thing you have learned from the video, and be sure to discuss how you will apply it to your life moving forward.
   2. Write about one of your past failures. Then discuss the valuable life lesson you learned from the perceived failure you described.