Evolving Learning

     As I read into the Growth Mindset, I find that I do a little better than some articles predict. Within my schoolwork, I think that my ability to self criticize in a productive manner is one of my most helpful tools. I don't really feel bad or look down on myself if I mess something up on an assignment, but I do try to fix the mistake. In other aspects of my life, where the deadlines or feedback from others is less prominent, I think I start to see a little of what Guy Winch discusses in his article Why rejection hurts so much-and what to do about it. In certain situations, such as when I practice bass, I tend to frustrate myself when I can't quite get something correct. I get to the point where I'm angry with myself, and need to take a step back to start from the top. For me, the challenge with learning new things stems from my prior knowledge of the subject. If I know from a friend or from research that I am having trouble understanding entry level topics, I get more frustrated with myself than if I know the subject to be difficult. It's more about whether I should be able to understand than if I do. Relative to those situations, the most productive advice I've ever received actually came from my tenth grade English teacher, the results of which relate closely to Carol Dweck's TED Talk, The Power of Believing That You Can Improve. I was lazily enrolled in the easiest English class I could take, but was about to end with a terrible grade. My teacher called me over, and advised that next year I take a more challenging course, that she knew I understood the topic, and that it might motivate me to do my homework. I've never taken advice like that, but this time I went straight to my guidance counselor and asked to be put into a higher level the next year. The next year I had more fun in school and found myself doing my homework almost every night. From then on I've tried to avoid the easy way out, and I think my work ethic is better for it. In my personal life and my hobbies, I think that I might try out Joel Almeida's REBS strategy, which he presents in his article How to Tame Your Inner Critic: A Simple Habit to Rewire Your Brain. I think that without due dates, the REBS strategy will help me progress my hobbies. Throughout this semester I hope to continue to improve my work ethic and self criticism skills, as well as learn more about the arts. I think that my skills with both have already improved, even over these first few assignments. 

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