Begin this journal by reading and considering the following scenario:
One day, you go to a class that is really important to you and that you like a lot. The professor returns the midterm papers to the class. You got a C+. You’re very disappointed. That evening on your way back to your home, you find that you’ve gotten a parking ticket. Being really frustrated, you call your best friend to share your experience but are sort of brushed off.
Next, write a one-page journal response. In the first paragraph, describe as honestly as possible the following:
How would you feel in this scenario?
What would you be thinking to yourself?
In the second paragraph, identify if your response in paragraph #1 is more like a fixed or growth mindset. What characteristics of either mindset did you exhibit in this scenario? If you identify attributes of a fixed mindset, discuss in this paragraph how you might change what you do next to better develop a growth mindset. If you identified attributes of a growth mindset, describe what experiences you have had in the past that have taught you to take on a growth mindset when faced with setbacks.
In the third paragraph write what you could you do next time from what you learned this week.
