Mindshifting is recognizing and shifting from the mindsets that hold us back to the mindsets that push us forward. I write about mindsets, Mindshifting, learning, and education, with the hope that these posts give readers more power over their own lives and helps them give others, like their students, more power as well.
Embrace the Power of Exploration
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In a world that often demands quick solutions, we should spend time to tap into the power of exploration. This involves approaching challenges with a sense of curiosity and wonder, rather than judgment. Exploration is akin to a child turning over rocks on the beach, not to find a specific answer, but simply to satisfy their innate sense of wonder. Similarly, as adults, we can cultivate this mindset to gather valuable information and uncover new possibilities. Access your powers of exploration by asking yourself question such as, “what would I really love to happen?” or “if I were just curious, how would I be reacting?” By approaching problems with an exploratory mindset, we can avoid the twin traps of confirmation bias, where we seek out information that aligns with our preconceptions, and black and white thinking, where we frame all issues as binaries, good and bad. Instead, we can open ourselves up to new perspectives and creative solutions. We can be more effective, and we can enjoy the process. |
Mindshifting Educators
Mindshifting is recognizing and shifting from the mindsets that hold us back to the mindsets that push us forward. I write about mindsets, Mindshifting, learning, and education, with the hope that these posts give readers more power over their own lives and helps them give others, like their students, more power as well.
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