Mindset is a way of thinking that affects how you feel about yourself and how much you believe in yourself. It can be positive or negative and can help you or stop you from reaching your goals. Having a positive mindset means you have an attitude that is hopeful and confident - you believe in yourself and that things will work out, even if there are challenges. Having a negative mindset means you have a negative attitude about yourself and your abilities, and it may stop you from trying things and reaching your goals.