What kind of mindset do you have?
‘Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it’ – Steve Maraboli
If we are to be able to change our mindset, we first need to be aware of our current state of mind. Your mindset is what compels you to take a certain action or prohibits you from acting on it. It influences how you see yourself and those around you. The various types of mindsets can mean different things to each individual and are responsible for how and why you think like you do. Each type of mindset has it’s own benefits and drawbacks. What kind of mindset do you have?
The number of mindsets that exist is dependent on how much you generalise mindset. Finding your type of mindset is key to understanding how you operate in every single area of your life. The two main types of mindset are the fixed mindset and the growth mindset.
If you have a fixed mindset, you tend to believe your skills or qualities are fixed and cannot be changed. You have a set belief about many things including your intelligence level and your personality or character. These people tend to limit themselves and focus on proving themselves to others.
Some of the subcategories of a fixed mindset include:
Fear mindset, lazy mindset, envy mindset, greed mindset, short term mindset, Angry mindset or a follower mindset.
Characteristics include:
Blaming others, lazy habits, relying on addictions, self absorbed with little thought for others, limited initiative, obsessed with others, wastes time, negative attitude.
If you have a growth mindset, you believe you have a set of qualities that can be developed through your own effort and strategy and with help from others.
Some of the subcategories of a growth mindset include:
Social mindset, business mindset, dreamer mindset, gratitude mindset, confident mindset or a creative mindset.
Characteristics include:
A willingness to help others, problem solving, the ability to think big and set goals, strong gratitude practises, an eagerness to learn, dedication to personal growth, ability to change and develop, embraces challenges, learns from failure.
What type of mindset is the basis of your thoughts and actions? Do you believe this is just the way you are and you cannot change? Or, do you believe you can change and things can be different for you? The goods news is you can change your mindset to one of growth and abundance whenever you choose. Why not make the decision to change yours today?
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