Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States of America once noted that “nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.
Ever felt like a fraud at work? As if at any moment, everyone else is going to realise that you’ve bluffed your way to your current position? This
Is competition a good thing in the classroom? This blog is jointly written by a psychologist and a teacher. It gives a brief overview of one of
It’s been an interesting week on Twitter for all those interested in growth mindset. Two important studies were published. The first, that girls
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But how important is it for students? Research suggests that the odds of an
Have you got growth mindset fatigue yet? It probably takes about 18 months to really set in. The main symptoms include an early euphoria and
What makes someone happy? A famous study, conducted almost forty years ago, found that Lottery winners tend not to be happier than everyone else.
Our latest feature in our Growth Mindset Stories and Science looks at both anecdotal and experimental evidence behind the importance of mindset.
Giving feedback can be a double-edged sword. The Sutton Trust reports that if it is done right, it can be one of the most effective ways to help
In the 1880s, anthropologist Franz Boaz was travelling in Northern Canada, living with a local Inuit tribe. He noted that that they had many words
