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There\u2019s a well-established reason why some people tend to be extremely successful in life while others can barely make the ends meet while dealing with a diversity of negative emotions along the way. There\u2019s a good reason why some individuals can cultivate and maintain healthy habits while others struggle with addictions. So, what\u2019s the reason?<\/span><\/p>\n

MINDSET.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The mind is an incredible thing. It incorporates everything \u2013 thoughts, emotions, ideas, beliefs, attitudes, desires, motivations and basically every aspect of our lives. Our behav<\/span>ior (actions) are influenced by our mind, so everything must start with a thought, which then will be transposed into the physical reality.<\/p>\n

Our beliefs are influenced by our external environment, and our thoughts, emotions, and actions are the subject of our current beliefs. Therefore, stating that the success of a person (personally & professionally) can be altered once the mindset of the person suffers modifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who can change your mindset? Only you! Some would argue that parents, teachers, an<\/span>d authority figures have the most important role, but that is only if you allow them. Your version of yourself is entirely different from the version of others. Not even your best friend, wife\/husband, or mother\/father can actually know the real you.<\/p>\n

Of course, most of us don\u2019<\/span>t even know ourselves, and that is a major issue that needs to be immediately solved. How can you do that?<\/p>\n

SELF-AWARENESS!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The moment you start caring about your mind and about your internal circumstances the moment you\u2019ll start changing something. Probably that is why you\u2019re here, reading this post, looking for advice on how to improve yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are infinite types of mindsets, yet we can very easily distinguish two big categories: fixed and gr<\/span>owing. Let\u2019s explore the topic further.<\/p>\n

\"\"What is a Fixed Mindset?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

As classified by Carol Dweck, a famous psychologist that studied the aspects of mindset for her entire life, a fixed mindset is a mentality that seeks validation. The individual builds a certain degree of knowledge and skills due to various reasons. Then, instead of consistently improving them, the person beings to seek validation from others by trying to prove himself in various ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

A person with a fixed mindset can easily cultivate doubt, confusion, and procrastination habits because failures make him vulnerable.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Growth Mindset?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A growth-oriented mindset begins its existence in the same way as the fixed mindset, only that there is a key difference in the long run. A person who possesses a growth mindset build knowledge and skills while seeking mastery and excellence. This person won\u2019t stop to praise himself, but he will rather continue gaining more empowering experiences that\u2019ll lead him closer to \u201cperfection\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

The growth-oriented person perceives failures as useful feedback. He doesn\u2019t stop to wonder if he\u2019s appreciated by others or if he should do more to impress. The growth-oriented person seeks excellence through practice. This involves consistency and persistence. When failing, he doesn\u2019t get discouraged but rather motivated to succeed the next time.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Are You Affected by a Fixed Mindset?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note that we\u2019re not falling into one category only. Every person\u2019s mindset varies because there\u2019s no possibility for a mindset to be entirely fixed. Every experience (even the most significant ones) produce changes in our mentality, so acknowledging this first aspect is key to an improving self-awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n

In certain situations, we approach a fixed mindset, encountering the challenges with fear, anger, procrastination, and so on. Everything we think, feel, and do, will provoke an effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your thoughts cause emotions to happen, while emotions often encourage actions to be made. Obviously, the actions will trigger effects in our physical reality, so it\u2019s a cycle that goes on and on. The better we master it the better results we will create in our lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s take a quick peek at some of the disadvantages that come with a fixed mindset:<\/span><\/p>\n