Natural Born Learner 2
(Wednesday)
Context:
Understanding that learning takes time helps you keep a positive attitude. When you see learning as a process made up of small steps, it becomes easier to notice your progress and work toward mastery.
Why it’s important: Employees who are willing to take on challenges are highly valued by employers. People who are ready to learn what’s needed, keep trying after setbacks, and stay positive are becoming less common. Showing determination, effort, and a growth mindset will help you stand out at work and succeed in life.
Reaching the Peak, One Step at a Time
Learning something new is like hiking or climbing a mountain. The goal may feel far away at first, but taking one step at a time will help you get there.
Read the comments for each image below, then write your thoughts or observations in your journal.
Have you ever gone online to learn how to do something? Do you do it often? Do you enjoy it?
Have you ever learned something outside of the classroom? Where?
Have you ever learned something from a family member or family friend? Was it enjoyable? If so, what made it enjoyable?
Have you ever taught yourself a creative skill, like playing an instrument or creating artwork? Did you enjoy the learning process? Why or why not?
List three things that you want to learn.
They can be anything: how to make, build, cook, or play something; how to learn a new game, skill, or process. Write down how you will go about learning at least one of the items on your list in the next week.
Who or what will teach you? Where? How?"
Remember
Do you remember going to the beach or a park as a child? No one had to tell you to explore, be curious, or learn—you did those things naturally.
That love of learning is still part of you. It may feel harder now, but learning can still be just as possible and rewarding.
Watch the video from a MindSage workshop in Madagascar.
Metacognitive Assignment: Your View of Yourself
Do you believe you are good at learning? Do you believe you have the ability to learn new things?
Do you believe that, with enough time and the right support, you can learn whatever you set your mind to?
For the rest of the week, pay attention to whether your thoughts about learning are mostly positive or negative.
Thought of the day.
With the right mindset, you can make the impact you were born to make.