How often do you utter, “I can’t” when faced with a challenging task?
One of the best mental attitudes we can adopt is being open to learning and growth. Our brain truly is like a muscle, it grows and it changes whenever we work to learn something new. Even if we believe this and understand that life is about learning, really putting that attitude into practice can be a challenge.
Fostering what is called a growth mindset is worth the work – research shows those with a growth mindset are on average more closed, or fixed mindset.
One simple way:
To practice a growth mindset is by simply adding the word “yet” to your sentences. Instead of saying you can’t do something, saying I can’t do it, yet. This simple word leaves possibilities open. It reminds us that we can learn and grow. “Yet” can have powerful implications for how we tackle challenges in life!
We’ll there you have it, give this life hack a try!
Life Hack Reflections:
What’s one challenge you’ve faced recently, and how might adding “yet” change your perspective?
How could adopting a Growth Mindset help you approach setbacks with curiosity and determination?
What skills or goals are you currently working on that you haven’t mastered yet?
How has a past experience of persistence shown you the power of “yet”?
What small step could you take today to move closer to a goal you’re working on?