It’s easy to think negatively when studying for assessments; stress starts to take over, panic sets in, and we worry about the magnitude of the challenge that is ahead of us.
Positive Growth Mindset isn’t just about ‘flicking a switch’ and suddenly everything is okay, but embodying its practices and goals allow us to see the positives – our strength, determination, knowledge, and self-confidence.
Too often, we allow self-deprecation to take over: “I don’t know enough”, “I haven’t worked hard enough”, and “this is too difficult for me”.
Learning about a positive growth mindset will help you to grow into a stronger, more confident person. The stress will simmer down to manageable levels, and you will have greater capacity to prioritise the goals that you have set.
This podcast is Episode 1 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well
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