Episode 38

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20th Jun 2024

Maximize Your Potential with Growth Mindset Science

Embracing a Growth Mindset

In this episode we review the concepts of fixed and growth mindsets, as introduced by psychologist Carol Dweck. Kacee discusses the impact of these mindsets on various aspects of life, including career, personal development, and academic achievements. She explains the science behind brain adaptability and provides insights into common obstacles that individuals face with a fixed mindset. Kacee also shares practical tips for recognizing and reframing a fixed mindset, and celebrates the significance of effort and persistence in achieving growth and success. The episode concludes with real-life examples of individuals who overcame setbacks by adopting a growth mindset.


00:00 Introduction to Core Happiness Podcast

01:08 Exploring Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

02:19 The Science Behind Mindsets

03:22 Common Obstacles of a Fixed Mindset

05:06 How Mindsets Develop

05:29 Impact of Early Experiences and Cultural Influences

08:01 Educational Systems and Mindset

10:47 Feedback and Praise in Shaping Mindsets

12:05 Recognizing a Fixed Mindset

12:16 Signs of a Fixed Mindset

13:59 Reframing a Fixed Mindset

17:57 Real-Life Examples of Growth Mindset

21:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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About the Podcast

Core Happiness
Creating a Happy Life Starts from Within
The Core Happiness™ podcast is geared towards inspiring listeners to become more mindful, gain clarity, and learn science based tips that will empower them to live their best lives while achieving personal and professional goals. Hosted by Master Certified Mindset & Positive Psychology Coach, Kacee Banks, each episode is crafted to send the message to listeners that they are not alone by sharing resources, tools, stories and experiences to encourage personal awareness and growth.

Core Happiness™ is a place for learning, experiencing, inspiration, motivation, and awareness reminders. Free of judgment and negativity. The belief behind Core Happiness™ is that we can live a life full of happiness, love, peace and abundance if we nourish ourselves with those things. Once you begin to become self-aware and use the aid of others to nourish your soul with positivity, love, hope and inspiration you will find your inner self growing more empowered, confident, motivated, and gaining inner and strength, all of which is then reflects externally to the world, your world. This podcast is to serve as inspiration and motivation to create a happy life by creating happiness within. Additional resources and support can be found at www.corehappiness.com.

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Kacee Banks

Kacee Banks is a Certified Master Mindset & Transformation Coach specializing in Positive Psychology. Her passion is to help clients during life transitions, empowering them to be their best and most authentic selves. Over the last ten years, Kacee has completed her Positive Psychology Specialization from UPenn, dual master certifications in life coaching, and established Core Happiness™, LLC.