Topic: Openness and Learning Mindset
Openness and Learning Mindset is an important skill, especially for listeners. We must learn to be open ourselves first, then it can be possible for us to have an open and learning mindset to others.
In the growth path, it says: A Learning Mindset involves adopting a stance of continuous self-improvement and personal growth. It means recognizing that our inner landscape is not static but can evolve, change, and improve over time. Embracing a learning mindset encourages us to seek knowledge, face challenges, and adapt to life's ever-changing circumstances.
It is important to have a learning mindset, so we can keep improve ourselves. In my listening journey, I found the learning mindset helpful in that it can help create a space without judgement between me and the members. As a volunteer listener, I lack knowledge in many aspects of mental health. Usually I would acknowledge this to the members when they wanted to talk about an unfamiliar topic, if the member acknowledged this and still wanted to talk, I would continue the chat and try to learn from the member.
To practice this skill, we can first try on ourselves, and then apply this skill to our listening experience.
I would like to encourage you to discussion the question below:
After you practice openness and learning mindset, can you observe any changes in the way you treat yourself and others?
I welcome you to reply this post and share your findings!
@Wallis Thank you for sharing this post and your experiences as a listener! I too share your sentiments.
An openness and learning mindset is important in improving and evolving our capabilities. For instance, as active listeners it is essential to be open to differing views in order to empathize and understand the members’ thoughts and emotions. This allows us to expand our knowledge of a topic we may not be too familiar with.
I also would like to commend you on indicating to members that you lack the knowledge but are still willing to chat and learn from them. It's an absolutely wonderful quality to have and keep up the amazing work. ⭐
@GentleHealingInitiative
Hi Gen, thanks for sharing and replying this post. I appreciate the work you done on 7 cups too! Let's keep on listening and learning together.
@Wallis
Yes!
After practicing openness and a learning mindset, I notice that I become more patient with myself and others. I start to see mistakes as opportunities for growth rather than failures, which helps me be kinder to both myself and those around me.
@Wallis
I really resonate with what you’ve shared about the importance of having an open and learning mindset. I agree that it’s essential to first apply this to ourselves before we can extend it to others. I’ve found that having this mindset has allowed me to approach situations and conversations with less judgment, especially when it comes to things I don’t fully understand.
In my own experience, being open to learning has helped me be more empathetic and patient with others. I also notice it helps me treat myself with more kindness, especially when I don’t have all the answers. Thanks for sharing your insight – it’s definitely something I’m more aware of now.
@Wallis
Yes it will make a big impact