Over decades, Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck has discovered that children and adults think about success in one of two ways.
Over at Brain Pickings , Maria Popova says they go a little something like this:. A " fixed mindset " assumes that our character, intelligence, and creative ability are static givens that we can't change in any meaningful way, and success is the affirmation of that inherent intelligence — an assessment of how those givens measure up against an equally fixed standard; striving for success and avoiding failure at all costs become a way of maintaining the sense of being smart or skilled.
A " growth mindset ," on the other hand, thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities. At the core is a distinction in the way you assume your will affects your ability, and it has a powerful effect on kids.
If kids are told that they aced a test because of their innate intelligence, that creates a "fixed" mindset. If they succeeded because of effort, that teaches a "growth" mindset. In , University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth won a MacArthur "genius" grant for her uncovering of a powerful, success-driving personality trait called "grit. Her research has correlated grit, d efined as a "tendency to sustain interest in and effort toward very long-term goals," with educational attainment, higher GPA in Ivy League undergrads, greater retention in West Point cadets, and higher rank in the US National Spelling Bee.
To instill grit within her own two daughters, Duckworth says that her whole family abides by what she and her husband call the " hard thing rule :" Everyone must do something that requires practice, necessitates feedback telling you how you can get better, and requires trying again and again. Everyone has to finish what they start. And everyone gets to pick the hard thing themselves. Lythcott-Haims believes k ids raised on chores go on to become employees who collaborate well with their coworkers, are more empathetic because they know firsthand what struggling looks like, and are able to take on tasks independently.
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This is different than having an introverted personality as introverts refuel their energy stores when being alone but still seek social interaction and intimate relationships. Traumatic memories and experiences can burrow deep down into the body, contributing to chronic stress , which can harm physical health.
Past traumatic experiences can increase cortisone and norepinephrine in the body, which can, over the long-term, lead to obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, heart disease and increase the risk for certain cancers. Not to mention, the effects that alcohol and drugs can have on the body as many individuals turn to these substances as an unhealthy coping mechanism to deal with their trauma.
Childhood trauma, whether it was intentional or unintentional, can have lasting effects on every aspect of adulthood. Seeking treatment is never too late. It would be ideal for individuals to undergo therapy in childhood or adolescence; however, seeking professional treatment in adulthood can help prevent some of these long-term adverse effects.
Akua is here to help. If you are struggling with the after-effects of trauma, it is essential to know that you are not alone, and you must understand that there is a valid reason for what you are currently experiencing.
Acknowledging that you are a victim and taking control of your life is the first step in seeking treatment for your past trauma.
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