Student Blog Contest Winners Summer 2023: Mindset for Success

How can we develop a mindset for success? This is theme for our Summer Quarter Student Blog Contest. Check out the writing pieces from the contest winners:

This question asks how we can train our way of thinking to help us achieve success in what we do. It's about finding ways to think positively set goals, and keep going even when things are difficult. For example, if you find English hard, a mindset for success means you believe that by studying and practicing more, and maintaining a positive attitude you can actually become better at it over time.

Karolynne de Carla Vieira Alves (1A)

To develop a successful mindset requires a combination of positive characteristics and habits. Have clear goals, discipline, perseverance and a positive atitude towards life.

I also belive that it is essential to learn from mistakes, have an open mind, be grateful, proactive, surround your self with positive people and stay up to date.

Success is not something that happens overnight, but the result of years of hard work and dedication so be patient, persistent and stay focused on goals.

Josiane Aparecida Kucarz Ferreira (2A)

Our mind is very powerful, one of the main characteristics of successful people is that they know exactly what they want and are focused on achieving those goals. For this, it is essential to define clear and specific objectives. For example, instead of saying “I want to learn English”, set a specific goal, such as “I will learn English in 1 year”. This clarity helps focus efforts and increases the chances of success.

Another important aspect of the success mindset is self-confidence. People who believe in themselves are more likely to achieve their goals. This doesn't mean you should be arrogant or underestimate others. But it is important to be confident in your abilities and capabilities. Strongly believe in your potential. The path to success is not always easy. It's common to encounter obstacles and face super difficult times.

Therefore, it is essential to have perseverance and not give up in the face of difficulties.

Successful people don't give up easily and keep fighting until they reach their goals.

I'm one of those people, I haven't reached the top of my success yet, but I'm working on it and I'm sure I will get there. A simple example, when I go to park my car I really believe and think strongly that I will find a space where I want and I swear I always can, that's incredible.

Our mind is very powerful, thinking good things attracts good things. That's why you must define your goals and strongly believe in them and then you will achieve what you want.

Soraya Junker (4A)

Since I was a child I have used my voice to speak, to sing, to teach, and to preach in my native language. Nowadays I am living here in the United States and I need to learn a new language. It’s a hard challenge.

Learning a new language become my main goal, and to achieve it I need to take a few steps, live to continue my English course at Approach, to take several extra speaking, classes, to watch many movies without subtitles, read several books, and to serve in a volunteer job. But all these steps I could do in my country, so to be here allow me to keep more contact with English speakers.

I want to learn. I want to be able to speak and share my faith and help people about their spirituality and life. That's why I want to have a voice again. 

My whole being is involved in this project. My mind helps my hands and vice versa,  but my heart keeps beating as I dream to be able to speak.

Veronica Kuchipanga Malabwe (5A) -  HOW CAN WE DEVELOP A MINDSET FOR SUCCESS

When people say “Develop a mindset for success", in other way they are saying, “traning on a way of thinking to help us achieve a particular productive goal.” There are so many ways a person can develop a mindset for success. For example: by setting out goals, implementing goals, self-assessment and achievement.

Firstly. A person should have a goal. After setting up a goal, one should explore the ways which can help that person meet the goal. For example, you want to obtain a public health degree by June, 30, 2028. You don’t have enough money to pay for your tuition, and also you don’t have enough time because you have to go to work. One of the simple way for you to go for is, online learning because it is cheaper and also you will be able to learn at your own time. It needs dedication and working hard.

Secondly, is by implementing the goals. To make it real, that goals has to be implemented. Don’t procrastinate. Put your goals on the ground. For example if it’s school, pay for tuition, buy books, start your school work has as you can to achieve your goal.

Thirdly, is self assessment. Have time to assess yourself. This will help to know if things are going as you expected. If you see that there are some loopholes, then you can decide to change and find ways to curb your weakness. In addition to this, have time to also interact with people who are successful in that path that you want to take.

In conclusion, having a goal, implementation, self assessment and interaction of the people who took the same path you are taking can be good strategies to take for mindset for success, because all of this will lead to success or achieving a productive goal.

Every quarter, we give the students the chance to be featured in our blog by participating in the Student Blog Contest. Ask your teacher how you can participate in the next Student Blog Contest for a chance to win a prize!