Mindset Matters

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Change your words Change Your Mind: Challenge yourself with your learning
when faced with constraints or limitations. See how the power of changing your words
can change your mindset for positive learning in challenging situations.
Directions: Complete following the example shown as your guide. Use complete
sentences and effort.
*Example:
1a. Change the words “I made a mistake”
to a realistic and positive mindset: Mistakes help me learn.

1b. This is an example of a situation: I forgot to put my ipad in my backpack while

charging.

1c. Improved Mindset for learning: I learned from my mistake that World History is
more fun and I can follow along better in class if I remember to be organized and bring
my ipad to class.

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2a. Change the words “This is too hard”
to the realistic and positive mindset: This may take some effort.

2b. This is an example of a situation: I am having a really hard time on my math

homework.

2c. Improved Mindset for learning: I learned that if I ask for help I can work
through the math problems and understand the homework better.
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3a. Change the words “I give up”
to a realistic and positive mindset:Let me try another way.

3b. This is an example of a situation: My team is losing a volleyball game and I

don’t want to play anymore.

3c. Improved Mindset for learning: I learned that if I stick with it and finish the
game I can use it as practice to get better.

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4a. Change the words “I’m a natural”
to a realistic and positive mindset:I improve with practice.

4b. This is an example of a situation: I am so good at volleyball, I don’t need to

practice.

4c. Improved Mindset for learning: At practice, there is always something to learn
and improve.

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5a. Change the words “I’m not good at this”
to a realistic and positive mindset: I’m just getting started
can’t
5b. This is an example of a situation: I can’t figure out how to build this tent at my
campsite.

5c. Improved Mindset for learning: Since this is my first time camping, I can keep
practicing and make sure to read the instructions.
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6a. Change the words “I can’t do this”

to a realistic and positive mindset:I’m on the right track.

6b. This is an example of a situation: I can’t finish my project on time.

6c. Improved Mindset for learning: If I do a little bit each day, it won’t feel so
overwhelming and I can finish on time.
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7a. Change the words “It’s good enough”

to a realistic and positive mindset:This is my best work.

7b. This is an example of a situation: I turned my book report in without

reviewing it and looking for spelling errors.

7c. Improved Mindset for learning: I learned that taking my time to review the
report will help me do my best work and get better grades.