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One of the glaring lessons we all learned this past year is that life is unpredictable. No matter how much of a planner you are, you can suddenly find yourself trying to navigate a situation you were completely unprepared to face. And when that time comes, you have to dig deep to find the confidence and courage to push forward instead of letting a disheartening circumstance hold you back from taking action.
Having a growth mindset will make that easier. If you’re wondering what that is, it’s a term coined by psychologist Carol Dweck which describes a belief that you can develop your abilities through hard work and perseverance. When children are taught this way of thinking, it impacts their attitude toward learning and it helps them reframe how they approach challenges.