The word mindset was first used in the 1930's to mean “habits of mind

formed by previous experience.” In simple terms, mindsets are deeply

held beliefs, attitudes and assumptions we create about who we are
and how the world works.

SET act of setting; state or condition of being set"

MIND "thought, to think Memory

Meaning "mental faculty, the thinking process" of "intention, purpose

mindful. sane V mindless insane

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Bad examples of Identity and Self-Improvement negitive mindset triggers

A fixed mindset means you believe intelligence, talent, and other qualities are innate and unchangeable.
If you’re not good at something, you typically think you will never be good at it. By contrast, a growth
mindset means you believe intelligence and talent can be developed with practice and effort. Not
surprisingly, your mindset plays a major role in your motivation, resilience, and achievement.

a person's way of thinking and their opinions

A mindset is a series of self-perceptions or beliefs people hold about themselves. These determine
behaviour, outlook and mental attitude. For example, believing you are either 'intelligent' or
'unintelligent'. Two mindsets have been identified by Carol Dweck, (Professor of Psychology at Stanford
University).

Does mindset mean attitude?

So to recap: Your mindset is how you see the world around you. Your attitude is how you interact with
the world, according to how you see things. As you can see, an attitude is really just one part of your
mindset.

Is mindset just a belief?

Mindset is simply a belief system. It's an attitude, disposition or tendency that a person adopts to
respond to challenges, tasks, and opportunities. These beliefs are what determine whether or not
someone will learn and master a skill. They influence every area of life.
Where does mindset come from?

Mindset Theory can be attributed to the psychologist Carol Dweck. Her work on mindset began in the
1970s after observing stark differences in children's reactions to challenges and setbacks. Dweck noticed
that some children were rather aversive to challenges while others actively sought them.