mindset
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Life, as we know, can be messy, complex, and uncertain. Disruption and change are two constants in life. Have you ever asked why this happened? I think many of us have one point or another. What can be effective to manage change that we face in life? Our mindsets are especially important. Recently, I have… Read more
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Are you someone that keeps pushing through obstacles to learn something new? Do you love challenges because you become smarter because of your perseverance? Do you take time to learn from a mistake you made? Do you believe that how smart you are now is not fixed, there is room to grow? If you answered… Read more
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Do you tell yourself, “No way, can I do that. I am not smart or talented enough. Why try?” Do you focus on the outcome only? If your hard work did not yield the result that you wanted, do you think it was all for nothing? Your view of yourself can determine everything. Do you… Read more
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Have you heard the term mindset? Mindsets are cognitive frameworks that dictate how individuals perceive their abilities, challenges, and successes. Dr. Lauren Braithwaite wrote that the concept of mindset refers to our beliefs about how our intelligence, talents, and personal traits shape how we manage challenges, ultimately affecting our ability to achieve our goals. “What… Read more
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March 3, 2026 “We are disturbed not by things, but by the views which we take of them.”- Epictetus, Stoic Philosopher Psychotherapist Dr. Ilene Strauss Cohen, Ph.D., wrote that perspective refers to the mental framework through which individuals view the world around them. She added that perspective influences our daily interactions and decision-making processes. Other… Read more
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February 2, 2026 “Failure is difficult and certain,” wrote blogger Delaney Tosh. It has been a big challenge for me to see failure with a positive perspective, as my anxiety often works in tandem with my fear. If I do not face them both down, anxiety wins. I know in my logical, rational mind that… Read more
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July 12, 2025 Do you feel like a fraud? Do you ask yourself, what I am doing here? Do you feel you don’t belong, although you have the education, experience, and credentials? The imposter syndrome is a form of self doubt and a false belief that you are not capable and confident as others perceive… Read more
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January 30, 2025 Curiosity and fear are two different states in our minds, and they impact different parts of our brains. As we have evolved as humans, fear has become the internal warning system that is hard-wired to protect ourselves. Fear can trigger the fight or flight response when our brain senses a threat. The… Read more
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