Learning to Be a Better Learner

A way of treating yourself with kindness and understanding when you experience suffering, failure, or inadequacy.

Phrases that promote self-kindness and compassion during difficult times.

Feeling good about yourself, often through comparing yourself favorably to others.

A key aspect of self-compassion involving the absence of harsh self-criticism, which helps reduce anxiety and depression.

Self-compassion promotes motivation by accepting challenges and setbacks without harsh self-judgment.

A complex physiological response to stress, involving three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Each stage has unique physiological changes.

The body's initial response to stress. It involves physiological changes like increased heart rate, blood pressure, and adrenaline release.

The body's prolonged effort to cope with stress. It involves sustained physiological changes like increased cortisol levels and suppressed immune response.

The final stage of stress response, characterized by depleted resources and declining physical and psychological well-being.

Stress-induced illnesses caused by prolonged stress and the body's inability to adapt. These can include cardiovascular disease, depression, and weakened immune system.

An individuals belief that they have the necessary skills and abilities to achieve a desired outcome.

An individual's assessment of the likelihood that a particular action will lead to a specific result.

A belief that success is based on innate abilities and that intelligence is fixed.

A belief that success is a result of hard work, learning, training, and perseverance.

A theory that individuals' perceptions of their capabilities influence their actions, motivation, and performance.

Experiences that directly demonstrate one's ability to perform a task.

Observing others successfully perform a task which increases one's own belief in their ability.

Encouragement or positive feedback from others that increases belief in one's ability.

Thinking about your own thinking process. It helps you understand your knowledge, skills, and limitations.

Understanding your own strengths and weaknesses in learning. It's like taking stock of what you're good at and what needs work.

The mental process of using what you know to plan and adjust your learning strategies. It's like being a strategic learner, adapting to what you need.

What you know about how you think. It's like having a manual for your own brain, understanding how it learns best.

How you adjust your thinking processes to learn better. It's like fine-tuning your brain to work more efficiently.

A belief in one's ability to succeed in a task. It's like having self-confidence in your learning journey.

An experiment that showed that learning by observing others (modeling) is highly effective. It's like learning by watching and copying.

Quickly browsing through material, focusing on keywords, phrases, or sentences. It's like skimming the surface, getting the gist of the information.

A theory that suggests higher, more difficult goals lead to greater achievement, especially when goals are specific and challenging.

This refers to the individual's dedication and commitment to pursuing a goal.

This refers to clearly defined and measurable goals that leave no room for ambiguity.

Difficult goals are challenging but not impossible to achieve, pushing individuals beyond their comfort zone.

The body's response to stress, involving three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

The nervous system's “fight or flight” response, triggered by stress or perceived danger.

The nervous system's

Techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and meditation used to manage stress and promote relaxation.