There is a lot of evidence out there to show how our beliefs about intelligence can have a big impact on our engagement with tasks and our achievement. Over the last few decades, a lot of research has shown that there is a powerful relationship between peoples’ mindset about intelligence and achievement. Your beliefs about intelligence can have an impact on your motivation levels, achievement behaviour (for example seeking help or studying), responses to challenges and setbacks and academic achievement. Read our latest blog on how to develop a growth mindset