A beginner’s mindset helps us to be curious about understanding things more deeply and more open to a world of possibilities and fresh thinking. It helps us to be free of preconceptions of how something works and free of expectations about what will happen next. The term is translated from the word, Shoshin, which comes from Zen Buddhism. By adopting a beginner’s mindset we approach every situation we encounter as if it is the first time we are experiencing it. The Learning Café is a homeschool enrichment community located in the heart of Chardon, Ohio. Here are five tips to cultivate a lifelong learning mindsetĮmbracing a beginner’s mindset refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness and lack of preconceptions. Learning and developing new skills can also help to keep our brain strong and healthy which is especially beneficial as we get older.
This may explain why our brains are evolved to release dopamine and other feel-good chemicals when we encounter new things. The urge to explore and seek out new things helps us to remain vigilant and gain knowledge about our constantly changing environment.
Continuous learning throughout our lives can improve life-satisfaction, optimism and self-confidence.
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