I’ve been thinking for a while now about what I want this last blog post to be, and what I want to say. In all honesty, my enthusiastic personality warrants me to want to write a couple more blogs, but let’s be honest, that would be a drag. So here’s what this blog post is about: The most ultimate advice of all (or at least, in my opinion). This last one is about mindset.
Growing up, I’m sure we’ve all done a little (or quite) poor on tests in school, lost a few sporting events, or not made the cut for a school play. Essentially, we’ve all had our downs. But the one thing that has always been preached to me by my parents is the importance of having a positive mindset. When they told me this, I rolled my eyes and ignored them. I mean, advice can’t get cheesier or more obvious than this. But like all the other aspects of our life that I have tried to highlight in my blog, this piece of advice is the one I’d like to draw the most attention to.
Like all advice, things are easier said than done. In a moment of heightened emotions and difficulties, it becomes hard to remember to keep a positive mindset and look at life with hope. Giving up is the easy option. Actually, no, it’s the easiest option. And that’s why we tend to want to give up. There have been moments where I didn’t study for tests because I lacked motivation in the subject or moments where I just didn’t want to try out for the school musical because I was so sure I wouldn’t get a role. But that didn’t get me anywhere. I didn’t get a spot in the musical, or a good grade. So what’s the point?
Looking at things with a positive mindset catalyzes our effort in anything we do. One tends to try his/her best and bounces back from failures. Having this motivated mindset is what psychologists label as a growth mindset. The growth mindset propagates the idea of wanting to learn from mistakes, grow, and be open to criticism. A fixed mindset, on the other hand, tends to limit individuals from reaching their full potential because they remain set in their negative ideologies and are in denial of their failures. According to Carol Dweck, students with a growth mindset were likelier to do better in school than students with a fixed mindset.
Now that the technicalities are out of the way, you could be wondering why I think this is the ultimate advice of all time. That’s because all the things I communicated through my last 7 blogs can be brought together by the right mindset. With the right mindset, you would be motivated to try new things, maintain a balance in life, place an emphasis on healthy communication, and invest in yourself by doing what you love. I’m not saying that you need to be hopeful, positives or all sunshine 24/7. But what I am saying is that once your moment of difficulty has passed, you should look at your situation objectively, and correct your mindset. With that, I hope it all comes together, I hope it makes sense, and I hope for my sake that I can apply all the things I’ve said in my life too.
November 26, 2018 at 8:39 pm
This was an excellent way to close your blog. I like how you tied the rest of your blog posts into this one to show how a positive mindset can have a trickle down effect onto every other piece of advice you have shared with us readers. I myself am guilty of having a fixed mindset at times, not wanting to do something or try something new because I am nervous or scared. But, as you have so eloquently pointed out in this post, for me to grow as an individual I must reject this fear of failure in order to achieve my goals. Thank you for all of the great advice you have given me with this blog!
November 29, 2018 at 11:16 pm
I think this was a great way to sum up your blog. I agree that a healthy attitude and positive mindset are at the core of success and happiness, and so I think this was a very wise final post. Your whole blog has been a joy to read, always introducing an inspiring tidbit or idea into my day. Thank you for your honesty, creativity, and passion througout! It’s been a joy!