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Fixed Mindset and Other Destructives

 

A fixed mindset can be a destructive element which frames a negative life perspective.  Our article introduces eight such frameworks, in hopes of providing insight into readers’ lives.  These writings are of the ‘avoidance’ type, and if any resonate with our readers, hopefully they can take action to break out of their restricting mindset.

For most people, personal satisfaction has less to do with their bank account or status on social media and more to do with how they approach their day-to-day lives.  We all want more from our lives, but we can become blind to the changes we really need to make if we don’t step back and look at where we are. Whether it’s work or life, we all know there are some people who seem to live at the top of their game while others struggle even to make it through the day. It’s important to figure out why this happens.

Most of us are born with a set of beliefs that shape our personality and worldview. While we might feel like we have free will, our beliefs are actually hardwired into our brains. Your mindset plays a huge role in determining your level of happiness. Your state of mind determines your behavior. The better your mindset, the better your life will be. Here are eight mindsets that destroy personal satisfaction.

 

1. The Fixed Mindset

The fixed mindset is based on the belief that your personality is fixed. It’s the idea that you are either born with a certain personality or not. If you’re not, it’s because you didn’t get the right combination of genes from your parents. There’s no room for improvement. This is a dangerous mindset to adopt because it creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. You spend all your time trying to prove to yourself that you aren’t who you were born to be. This can lead to depression and low self-esteem.

 

2. The All-or-Nothing Mindset

You’re thinking in terms of black and white, with no room for nuance. It’s when you believe that everything you do is either good or bad, and there’s no in-between.

It’s the mindset of the person who thinks they are either a hero or a villain. They can never be anything but 100% right or 100% wrong. There’s no room for grey areas. This mindset is destructive because it makes us believe that we are either the best or the worst at everything we do. If you’re not the best, then you must be the worst. This creates an impossible standard. We all have weaknesses, so why should we expect perfection? Why should we feel guilty if we aren’t the best at everything we do? Why shouldn’t we celebrate our strengths instead of focusing on our weaknesses?

 

3. The Overwhelmed Mindset

You feel like you can never do enough or be good enough. This mindset leads to an attitude of being overwhelmed. When you feel this way, you stop living in the present and start thinking about the future and what needs to be done in order to get there. You feel so much pressure that you start to lose focus on the things that really matter at the moment. This mindset is dangerous because it leaves us feeling bad about ourselves and our lives.

 

4. The Perfectionism Mindset

Needing everything to be flawless and meeting impossibly high standards is a manifestation of the perfectionist mindset. It creates a sense of constant anxiety and insecurity. If you don’t measure up, you’re never satisfied. This often leads to feelings of inadequacy, which can lead to depression. If you’re constantly striving to be better than everyone else, you’re also more likely to get into arguments and fights with others.

 

5. The “I’m not good enough” mindset

This mindset is based on the belief that you are not good enough to be happy. It says that your life is inherently flawed, and there’s no way to fix it. There are two big problems with this mindset. First, it’s based on a false premise. There’s no reason to believe that we are flawed. Second, it’s hard to find real happiness when we are always comparing ourselves to others. We don’t realise that most people around us are in a similar situation. They’re struggling just like us. The truth is that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. We’re all just trying to do our best.

 

6. The Control Mindset

Trying to micromanage every aspect of your life is unhealthy. Instead of accepting that there are things you simply cannot control, you try to control everything in your life. This leads to stress and anxiety, which can lead to depression. You may even end up being a slave to your own ego and become so busy controlling what other people do and say that you lose sight of your goals.

 

7. The Victim Mindset

Victims tend to see themselves as helpless and powerless in the face of difficult situations. This leads to feelings of resentment and self-pity. You feel like you’re always being taken advantage of, and that other people have it better than you. You see yourself as a victim. The victim mindset is based on the idea that other people are the cause of your problems. When things go wrong, you assume that you’re just one of many victims in the world. If you’re always seeing yourself as a victim, it’s no wonder you feel like you have no control over your life. It’s hard to take action when you feel like you’re always being taken advantage of.

 

8. The Comparison Mindset

You always compare yourself to others. You compare yourself to those who have more than you do. The comparison mindset mentality is based on the idea that other people are better than you. It’s all about how much better they are compared to you. This can lead you to envy others who have more money or material goods than you do. It’s also a dangerous mindset to adopt because it can lead to jealousy and resentment. The way you think about your life has a huge impact on your personal satisfaction.

 

Conclusion:

In conclusion, we all have mindsets that limit our ability to change, whether they are negative, limiting, or dysfunctional. It’s okay to admit it. You’ve probably been guilty of some of these behaviors.

So what? Now it’s time to stop and take a good, hard look at your own behavior and what it means to you. Whether it’s your health, your relationships, or your career, you will only have a positive outcome when you are willing to change the way you think and behave. The sooner you begin, the better.

We are so set in our ways that we fail to recognize that our behavior is a choice. Our choice affects everything we do, including our ability to enjoy life and create a meaningful career. It’s important to keep reminding yourself of these eight mindsets that destroy personal satisfaction.

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For a deeper dive into the Fixed Mindset, access Science Direct’s article “Fixed Mindset” by clicking here .

 

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