Learning Challenge: Article: Why attitude is more important than intelligence

Attitude over Intelligence 

An article by, Travis Bradberry titled: Why attitude is more important than intelligence. I found this article in the growth mindset challenges, under the growth mindset links. 

This research was conducted from Standford University by psychologist Carol Dweck. Like other articles from Dweck, it is discussed that there are two mindsets. 

1. fixed mindset

2. growth mindset 

If you have a growth mindset you believe you can always improve. The key to having a growth mindset is all in how you react to handling setbacks and challenges. People with a growth mindset will welcome these with open arms. Dweck says, " success in life is all about how you deal with failure." 

People with a growth mindset would respond with something like: 

"Failure is information- we label its failure, but it's more like This didn't work, and I'm a problem solver, so I'll try something else" (Article) 

The second half of this article talks about strategies that can help fine tune to a growth mindset. 

Don't stay helpless

Be passionate

Take Action 

Go the extra mile

Expect results 

Be  flexible

Don't complain if things go wrong 

When something goes wrong simply learns from the mistake and move on. You can not change the past. You can work on a brighter future. Avoid the feeling of being helpless. You are making a change in yourself every day. What you ay lack in talent you can always make up for with passion. To find out what really drives you write down 25 things you feel passionate about. Then cross out the bottom 20. You will be left with your top 5. Let that drive you! People who have a growth mindset are empowered. "Empowered people know that there's no such thing as a truly perfect moment to move forward." (article) This is why you much take action.  Take all your worries and concerns and cover them up with positive actions. You must give it your all, go that extra mile. Allow no limits and no excuses. Keep going till you reach the top, then go even farther and discover a new top. When you expect results you keep yourself motivate to reach them. You never know when something might go wrong or an unexpected object interfere. So like they say just roll with the punches and be flexible. A fixed mindset is one that will complain. With a growth mindset, you will find an opportunity in everything. No more complaining. 

Flickr by Joel Osteen

Like the famously known quote, "It's the little things in life." Is all you need to do is focus on practising on all these little things and the big picture will fall together. Work hard every day and keep an open mind. The only thing stopping you from your dreams is the bull$#*!! stories you keep telling yourself. So tell yourself you can and you will! 

Learning Challenge: Find A Favorite Reading Meme

Learning Challenge: From Learn by H.E.A.R.T

Reading meme

I almost choose not to do this challenge because I was having a hard time finding a reading meme that really caught my attention. Then I found this one that says, reading is dreaming with open eyes. I paused for a moment then had to 100% agree. I had never thought of it in that way before. 

When you read a book you just have you wide open imagination to picture the story being told. Exactly like in a dream but your eyes are open. You are able to see the characters in your own way, along with the details around them. 

Whenever I have read a book then the movie comes out, I am always shocked by the appearances from the movie. They always end up so different from how I originally pictured them in my mind while reading the book. I think it's always interesting. (The book is always better than the movies) The characters are the ones who end up being the most different. Which I can understand because it's hard to find the best actor that matched the book description perfectly. Yet, even when it comes down to the scene or landscape from the book to the movie is significantly different. I can only imagine what its like for everyone else. Or maybe it's just me who pictures things differently. I find that unlikely, though. Everyone has such a fascinating mind that works in its own unique way. 

Now, I will be dreaming of the day and night! #read

Learning Challenges: Happiness Reading Article

9 Principles That People Who Feel Successful Say They Live By: Happiness Challenge Article

Success is an Iceberg

1. Create Often  

When you creative you get a meaningful feeling that you placed something new in the world.

2. Understand The Self

The ability to understand yourself, is known as a trait to successful people. You should spend time working on getting to know yourself, be the best you.

3. Have Fun 

To feel successful it is important to have fun. No matter how hard you work you need to make time to do the things you enjoy and spend time with the people you care about. When you spend time having fun it reflects back on happiness and being proud of the life you are creating.

4. Suspend Judgments

Most judgments are reflected on in a negative manner. From now on think about judgment as a way of reflecting back and finding a way to grow and move forward. Learning from your mistakes is productive. Try not to spend time judging yourself, instead use it as motivation to move forward.

5. Seek Challenges 

Find ways to push your limits by seeking challenges. These challenges will push you to your limits and you will grow as an individual.

6. Pursue Meaning 

Find a path or activity that has meaning to you. It may be a volunteer group, helping children, or doing a good deed as a friend.  By doing this you will feel successful and achieved.

7. Make Change Work For You 

When a change occurs make the most out of it. Instead of resisting and slowly not wanting to adapt, take charge and make it work for you.

8. Develop Resilience

This is the ability to overcome a obstacle with positivity. To help you achieve this pale yourself in surroundings with positive and supportive individuals.

9. Constantly Improve. 

This is the overall connecting trait to being successful. Continue to strive for perfection, is known as the clearest path to success. There is always room for improvement so don't let anything hold you back.

No one said it would be easy, but it WILL be worth it! 

Article By, Bill Connolly.
Article found at, Entrepreneur.
Article published on, October 16, 2015

I found this and though it was convenient, enjoy! 

Success in a Blogpost

Learning Challenge: Health Resource Reading

This weeks learning challenge from Learn by H.E.A.R.T was to learn about a health resource. I choose to read an article called Healthful Habits Can Help Induce Sleep Without The Pill. This article is by Patti Neighmond published in 2013.

Human Clock

According to the article about one-this of American adults say they struggle falling asleep. A handful of people have converted to using drugs to help them sleep. Is this the healthy way to go about this problem though? I don't think so. Even though a sleeping pill may help you sleep, it also may help you do a few other thing. In the article it tells about a girl named Nancy Sherman. She started taking sleeping pills, she would sleep but she would also wake up to some surprises. One night she woke up with her fingers still on the key board, another night in her bed with potato chips everywhere, then the next night to her kitchen filled with pots and pans as well as everything to make tacos.

According to Dr. John Winkelman, " the medication is working in all different parts of the brain, in many different systems and in particular on the system that is most important for inhibition." It is also researched that medications can remain high enough in the blood that people may have trouble driving the next morning. The Food and Drug administration was asked to lower the dosage in pills for women. This is due to the fact that a women metabolism is slower than a male, so the pill would stay in the body longer.

In the article it also tells of another women, Lori Peters, she didn't want to rely on a pill so she set some seeping habits. She started by setting a regular sleep schedule. She went to bed at the same time every night as well as woke up the same time every morning. This sets the body in a healthy rhythm. Next, she turned off her computer a couple hours before bed. This helps the body to relax and prepare for bed. It has been proven that the light from electronic promotes wakefulness. According to The Sleep Foundation "photoreceptor in the retina sense light and dark, signaling our brain about the status of the outside world and aligning our circadian rhythm to the external day-night cycle. Lori would then read a book, this would ease her mind and relax her. A routine bedtime will cue the body when it's time to sleep.

Baby sleeping panda: Flickr

A helpful sleep is critical for physical and mental health. 

Learning Challenges: Reviewing my Schedule

Reviewing my schedule for Class 

I picked the six hour weekend time schedule for this class in week one. So far I really enjoy this schedule and when my assignments are due. It is working out in my favor. I am also having time in the week to do the extra credit assignment. So far I am pleased with all my outcomes. I am also on the right tract for getting the goal grade I have set. I am pretty busy through the week days, picking the weekend schedule give me a set time of hours where I can get all my reading assignments down on one day. Then my project assignments done the other day. While still having time for my other class assignments. Below is the class grading chat. As of now I have 105 points! I think I am right on track. You can find this chart at online course lady.

Expected Grade	A	B	C
end of Week 2 / beginning Week 3	54 (59)	48	42
end of Week 3 / beginning Week 4	82 (88)	72	63
end of Week 4 / beginning Week 5	109 (117)	96	85
end of Week 5 / beginning Week 6	137 (146)	120	106
end of Week 6 / beginning Week 7	165 (176)	145	125
end of Week 7 / beginning Week 8	191 (205)	168	148
end of Week 8 / beginning Week 9	218 (234)	192	170
end of Week 9 / beginning Week 10	245 (264)	216	191
end of Week 10 / beginning Week 11	272 (293)	240	212
end of Week 11 / beginning Week 12	300 (322)	264	234
end of Week 12 / beginning Week 13	327 (351)	288	255
end of Week 13 / beginning Week 14	354 (381)	312	276
end of Week 14 / beginning Week 15	382 (410)	336	298
end of Week 15	410	360	320

I picked to do a time management challenge due to my past experience with procrastination. Yet, I have found it hard to procrastinate in this class. I have been enjoying all the assignments and I also learn something new and interesting. I still enjoy learning little tips here and there. I enjoy the H.E.A.R.T board and hope to learn more helpful information like I did in the Time Management section of the blog. 

(Clock found on pixabay)

Learning Challenges

Eudaemonia=Happiness 

 According to New World Encyclopedia, Eudemonism is an ethical theory which maintains that happiness (eudaimonia) is reached through virtue (aretê). To modern day English now happiness and virtue can be seen as two very different things. New World Encyclopedia also mentions, Eudaimonia, which literally means "having a good guardian spirit," is often translated into English as "happiness." All ancient ethical theorists understand eudaimonia to be the highest human good, but they differ from one another regarding how to achieve it in its relation to aretê (virtue). To learn more about what eudaemonism meant in the Renaissance time you can looking to Aristol's Ethics or Plato's Eudaemonia. Both of these philosophers had a deep understand of eudaemonia and its meaning. 

I find it very important to be happy in life. When someone is truly happy emotionally, mentally, and physically they will simply enjoy life more. When someone is doing what they enjoy they will find it easier to learn. When it is easier to learn it will bring happiness. When someone is sad or depressed in life they tend to struggle with everything. They are in search for that happiness to feel whole again.  

Photo found on flicker

Heart and Happiness are key factors in my life for living the life I want. If I am happy and healthy I will be content with life. Lately in my life I have been trying to always focus on the positive side of things.  I have learned that I have an incredible amount that I am thankful for. I have also learned that no matter how bad the situation there is always a positive side. If I focus on that positivity I can make my way through any challenges I may face.