Growth Mindset Vocabulary

something that is completed successfully

• accomplishment

• self-talk

• obstacle

your opinions or feelings about something

• dedication

• attitude

• risk

if you are capable of doing something, you are able to do it.

• capable

• passion

• reflect

something difficult that requires extra work or effort

• struggle

• challenge

• feedback

a belief in oneself and one's powers and abilities.

• setback

• dedication

• confidence

not succeeding, not meeting an expectation, feeling insufficient.

• opportunity

• failure

• self-doubt

sharing opinions or other information that is evaluative in nature.

• feedback

• struggle

• yet

a belief that talent and intelligence can't be changed despite dedication and hard work.

• overcome

• progress

• fixed-mindset

toughness of character; courage; the ability to stick with challenges.

• mistake

• grit

• resourceful

a belief that, despite obstacles and challenges, a person can develop abilities and achieve goals through motivation, hard work, and practice.

• self-confidence

• growth-mindset

• mistake