Motivation & Growth Mindset Flashcards

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Neuroscience

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noun

The scientific study of the nervous system and the brain

He has a phD in neuroscience.

Neuroscience has revealed many interesting aspects of the human brain.

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Growth mindset

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noun

Believing that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work

I am trying to cultivate a growth mindset.

She is struggling to develop a growth mindset.

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Adopt

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verb

To accept or start something new

We need to adopt a new strategy.

We have had to adopt some new measures.

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In reality

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phrase

As things really are

I would love to travel the world, but in reality it’s probably not possible.

In reality, he is much older than he looks.

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Interrupt

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verb

To stop something from happening (for a short time)

I’m sorry to interrupt your meeting.

The rain interrupted their soccer game.

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Negativity

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noun

Having a negative attitude / mindset

There is a lot of negativity in the world at the moment.

Meditation will help get rid of your negativity.

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Potentially

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adverb

Possibly

This could potentially be a very serious situation.

She will potentially be able to get that position.

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Proven

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adjective

Shown by evidence to be true

It has been proven that drinking red wine will decrease your risk of heart disease.

It can’t yet be proven if aliens exist.

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Tap into …

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phrasal verb

To gain access to something

He was able to tap into his full potential.

We hope to tap into more markets overseas.

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Unlocked potential

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noun

Newly discovered abilities

She was able to tap into her unlocked potential.

I was able to find my unlocked potential.

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