Developing a growth mindset

### Coursework content

Watch [The power of believing that you can improve | Carol Dweck | TED](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X0mgOOSpLU) and [Neuroplasticity](https://youtu.be/ELpfYCZa87g).

Write your reflections on why it is important to have a growth mindset as a developer and how a growth mindset will positively impact you in your career in the long term. Try to answer the following questions:
- When did I have a closed mindset this week, and why?
- When did I have an open mindset this week, and why?
- What have I learnt about myself, as a result?
- What will I do differently next time?

### Estimated time in hours

1

### What is the purpose of this assignment?

This assignment supports developing a growth mindset while learning new skills and facing barriers.

### How to submit

Write in your cohort's Slack channel what actions you will take in order to overcome your barriers to participating in coding and write a supportive message to one of your peers who has shared their barriers in the channel.
Add the link to your Slack post as a comment on this ticket.