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!