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The critic has held us back. There is a voice telling us that we are not good enough and that we need to give up.

Being human is normal. You don't have to let those fears stop you. Become your own advocate. If you change your internal voice to one that supports you, you can see a bigger vision for your career.

Four ways to harness a growth mindset is to support you in getting to where you really want to be while embracing the journey and the inevitable ups and downs.

1. Get clear on what matters to you

When life gets busy, you may find yourself just going through the motions, being disconnected from the bigger picture and your personal mission. When did you last think about where you are in your life and where you are going? It's a priority to check in with yourself on a regular basis if you're given permission to do so. Do you know what the most important things are in your life? You should look at how you are using your time. Do you make the high-quality moments? You will know where to focus your time and energy if you clear your head.

Fix your mindset if you want to succeed.

2. Create habits that fuel your happiness and success

It's possible that your daily patterns and habits can be making you feel stressed. If you grab your phone right after you wake up, you can set yourself up for being in a stress state throughout the day. Powering through your work day. Exposure to the sun and the outdoors is lacking. There are poor eating habits. It's possible that these things are taking a toll on you. Once you have an awareness of your personal habits and patterns, you can change your approach. You aren't stuck with behaviors that aren't serving you. Making small changes can help you feel your best at home and at work. What is a new healthy behavior that you are looking forward to?

Understanding the growth mindset is a related topic.

3. Try reframing

Your mind is very powerful and can help or hurt you. There are many ways to view and interpret events in your life, and many ways to respond to them. You choose to view challenges as opportunities for growth when you embrace a growth mindset. You are looking at something that is new. How can I see this in a way that's empowering for me? I'm still learning and I'm proud of the progress I've made so far, so instead of fueling a limiting belief like, I'm not good enough, you could rephrase it to, I'm still learning and I'm proud of the progress I've Remember to be kind to yourself along the way and show yourself the love and grace that you deserve as you embrace a growth mindset.

4. Set approachable goals and celebrate the everyday wins

It's great to set large goals, but they need time, persistence and patience. It can be difficult to stick with someone if you don't have daily motivation. Setting smaller and more accessible goals on a daily basis can help you get there. You will move closer to your larger vision with these small goals. You need to feel your best and stay motivated if you want to enjoy the journey.

Imagine a person who never runs but would like to. If all they focused on was the marathon, they would be overwhelmed and not take the necessary steps to get to their goal. I am going to run one mile on Monday and Friday if they break that big goal into smaller goals. Start from there. Positive reinforcement that would move them in the right direction would be given more easily. What are some large goals that you can break down into smaller pieces?

There are ways to develop a growth mindset.

It's not easy to embrace a growth mindset. With awareness, intention and action, you can support your mind and body in feeling your best while moving towards your version of success in the years to come.

The content is not medical advice or treatment recommendations. Discuss your healthcare provider's recommendations with them.

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