Mindful Thinking, Self-Efficacy Enhances Academic Success Among Postgraduate Students. A Pathway to Eudaemonic Satisfaction

Abstract

Achieving academic success is not merely about acquiring knowledge and skills but also involves cultivating essential psychological attributes. This paper explores the pivotal roles of mindful thinking and self-efficacy in enhancing academic performance and fostering eudaimonic satisfaction. Mindful thinking promotes focused attention, emotional regulation, and stress reduction, thereby optimizing learning processes and cognitive performance. Concurrently, self-efficacy, the belief in one's capabilities to achieve desired outcomes, empowers students to set and attain academic goals, persist through challenges, and maintain motivation. Together, mindful thinking and self-efficacy create a synergistic pathway towards academic success by facilitating effective learning strategies, adaptive behaviours, and a sense of accomplishment. Moreover, they contribute significantly to eudaimonic satisfaction, promoting personal growth, fulfilment, and a deeper sense of purpose in academic pursuits.