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Here's a written summary of the video, in case anyone is looking to share a quick review with students - Thank you to Tabitha Bailey, for writing this!
1. Neurons “talk” to each other during a thought.
2. Once these neurons have “talked,” there’s a higher chance of repeating the same thought since the connection already exists.
3. Eventually, repeating a thought will create a myelin-coated pathway for even faster communication (makes thinking about this topic or skill easier/more automatic). This relates to all types of thinking and learning.
4. Self-talk/beliefs form in the same way as other thought pathways. They can become ingrained, habitual thoughts.
5. We can minimize thoughts and break away from habits, though. Pathways can be broken down if competing areas are being used more often. Students can do this on purpose, by focusing on the replacement thoughts as often as possible ex: choose growth, positive thoughts and goals.
"Very helpful and persuasive!! I am introducing Dweck's Mindsets to my son, a college freshman in mechanical engineering. He is sciency and tends to dismiss anything I say about the power of positive thinking;
I will show him this! "
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