The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos How to Adopt a Growth Mindset
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Nov 23, 2021 
David Yeager, a psychology professor at UT Austin and collaborator with Carol Dweck, dives into the fascinating world of mindsets. He highlights how fixed beliefs can stunt personal growth and how embracing a growth mindset transforms challenges into opportunities for improvement. Discover the significance of internal narratives and how language shapes our perspectives. Yeager shares compelling research illustrating the effects of a growth mindset on relationships and resilience, urging listeners to adopt a more hopeful attitude towards their potential.
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Growth Mindset
- Mindsets influence behavior, especially during challenges.
- A "growth mindset" acknowledges potential for change.
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
- A fixed mindset views failure as a reflection of inherent inability.
- A growth mindset sees it as an opportunity to learn and improve.
Mindset and Stress
- Aaliyah Crum found that mindsets about stress impact physiological responses.
- Viewing stress as enhancing can improve performance under pressure.