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Before recovery, while struggling with professional impostor syndrome, #growthmindset seemed like the answer. But it never quite solved my problems. Only recently, I discovered much of the mindset hype was unfounded. Here's some things I've been reading & thinking: #cptsd tinyurl.com/4uw3pbyj

tinyurl.comDebate Arises over Teaching "Growth Mindsets" to Motivate StudentsResearch shows conflicting data on the impact of the intervention, but a major new study confirms it can work
Feats of Strength 💙 Trauma Healing
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To be fair, Dweck never suggested growth mindset would heal trauma, but damn, our cultural blindness to trauma adds to the vibe that all mental health issues are solved by a simple insight we're all missing. Trauma healing is hard, but cutting through the BS is arguably harder. tinyurl.com/3kxthz5x

sciencefictions.orgHow growth mindset shrankNot long ago, growth mindset was described as life-changing. Now it's just a minor factor that might--or might not--help your kids' education. And that's okay

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Feats of Strength 💙 Trauma Healing
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For me, trying to forcefully & magically adopt a growth mindset or even embrace positive affirmations gave me *less confidence* I could overcome my problems. (IDK, am I the only one who felt positive affirmations induced skin-crawling cringe?) www.theswaddle.com/psyched-up-g...

theswaddle.comPsyched Up: ‘Growth Mindset’ Is Just a Tech-Bro FadThe relentless pursuit of growth— the unwavering dedication to long-term objectives—may inadvertently cultivate a culture of overwork and set one up for disillusionment.
Feats of Strength 💙 Trauma Healing
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I do think mindset has a benefit for trauma recovery, but not in the way many seem to tout. Caring about your own well-being is foundational. Effective re-framing changes: "I'm avoidant b/c I'm broken," into "avoidance is an understandable response to what I've been through." tinyurl.com/5857tft7

news.med.virginia.eduThe ‘Growth Mindset’ Trend: Experts Caution of Valuing Effort Over Success - Research - Medicine in Motion NewsA popular trend in business and higher education, “growth mindset” can have significant downsides when its principles are misapplied, medical educators caution in a new paper. Growth mindset is a part...
Feats of Strength 💙 Trauma Healing
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For me, adopting a self-compassionate mindset was profoundly transformative. Without self-compassion, there can never be a growth mindset. thecognitivepsychologist.substack.com/p/growth-min...

thecognitivepsychologist.substack.comGrowth mindset: A case study in overhyped scienceYou've likely run into the term growth mindset if you've read an article or listened to a podcast about learning, success, or child education in recent years.