Growth Mindset: Beyond School


There are lots of areas of my life where I experience Growth Mindset a part from school. Perhaps the area where I experience the most is my internship at St. Andrew's United Methodist church. I have been interning here for 3 and a half years now. I work with the youth group, 7th to 12th graders. They are a blast. I have so much fun investing in their lives. They have all become such good friends of mine. This job is not always easy, for I am often having to help students through rough patches in school, family, work, etc. I enjoy being there for my students, but it does get mentally exhausting. I am challenged to show empathy and help students through a variety of issues. I have learned a lot about what type of help works and what doesn't. I have also learned how to communicate efficiently with students and their parents, for they are different. These skills that I will use in my future profession in healthcare.



Source: Meme Staff 

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  1. UnknownOctober 23, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Elizabeth! I agree with you in that growth mindset can be applied in almost every aspect of our lives. How special it must be to encourage your students to adapt this mindset in and beyond your youth group sessions. I am sure your group is so grateful for you and they will carry the lesson you teach them beyond each Wednesday meeting!

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