26/11/2018
The last week or two I have had some great conversations with students on a number of topics. They all boiled down to (for me) similar conclusions.
Firstly, students coming to me for advice have almost always got the answers "within" themselves.
Why do I have anxiety?
Why do I study in the way that I do?
What is stopping me from succeeding?
Normally there is something in an individual's psychology which is causing these behaviours - often a couple of short questions has revealed these, in many cases.
When did you feel this way before?
What's your strongest memory about this feeling in the past?
What do *you* think the problem is?
Secondly, students ask: "how do I change?" or "how can I get better?"
The answer here becomes almost superfluous in light of the first part. Once we begin to look at the "monster under the bed" - identify why we're scared or behaving in the way that we do, we are able to in the clear light of day, identify how to change.
Whether this is the behaviour of procrastinators:-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU
The change from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset:-
https://www.developgoodhabits.com/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset/
Or addressing our anxiety:
https://adaa.org/tips
We have, through these meetings began to work on making each of us better versions of ourselves; more resilient and more capable each day. Growing into stronger individuals.
Thanks to those who came to see me, and looking forward to more great conversations next week.
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