Episode #40: Sunny with a Few Clouds - “Hare Tokidoki Kumori”

Summary: On this episode of the Act to Live Podcast, Jaime begins by talking a bit about her mindset as she embarked on her adventure of living abroad in Japan for two years. Scott and Jaime then discuss Carol Dweck’s term - Growth Mindset - what it is; misconceptions that may exist; and ways that we can all take steps toward cultivating this type of mindset. After all, like many topics that we talk about on the show, developing a growth mindset is a skill that takes time, intentionality, and practice!  ACTion Event of the Week: Check our Saga Briggs’ article featuring a list of “25 Simple Ways to Develop a Growth Mindset.” Pick ONE that resonates with you and make an intention to focus on strengthening this skill over the next year! Share your experiences! Join us for the next Act To Live Podcast, when we explore the process and benefits of what happens when we acknowledge our feelings. Come on, let’s take a walk! References: Briggs, Saga. (2015). 25 ways to develop a growth mindset. Retrieved from Teach Thought.com on 31 Jan 2021. https://www.teachthought.com/learning/25-simple-ways-develop-growth-mindset/  Dweck, Carol. (2007). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Ballantine Books. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08VGVPN88&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_4E3KG4ZBSQ7G9SP51GHZ&tag=mobilea0615b4-20  Dweck, Carol. (2021). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Retrieved 31. Jan. 2021.   https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/40330-mindset-the-new-psychology-of-success?page=4 Zimmerman, A. (2016, October 16). Shift to a Growth Mindset With These 8 Powerful Strategies. Retrieved from Inc.com on 31 Jan 2021.  https://www.inc.com/angelina-zimmerman/the-8-tremendous-ways-for-developing-a-growth-mindset.html