Begin your Growth Mindset
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I have worked my entire life to be more. Always possessing the desire to be better at what I know and grow skills in anything that interests me. Conversations alone become much more enjoyable when self improvement and the growth mindset are in play.
One woman who has been a longtime hero in my ups and downs in my 46 years on this earth is former First Lady, diplomat, and activist Eleanor Roosevelt. This wasn’t just a woman who was married to a powerful man. This was a woman who had a power of her own and was always at the ready to help other women grow into their own power and strength.
A simple quote that Mrs Roosevelt is credited with was one that helped me through one of my most difficult times. Life is one of those things that bring moments when we think we are destroyed. We feel we can never recover. The terrible and depressing feelings can cause us to feel helpless and hopeless, useless, unfulfilled, unattractive, unworthy, and devastated. For me it was post-partum depression and the discovery that my ex husband was cheating on me almost the entire length of our relationship.
My life was filled with anxiety and an incomprehensible amount of crying. Then one morning I woke with a quote from First Lady Roosevelt that I had heard years prior: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” In that moment and in the mindset I was in I really felt that sentence for the first time. It was the most profound feeling! I lay there in my bed with my 6 week old son in his crib next to me and turned my face towards him. He was the most perfect and beautiful baby boy I could ever imagine. I thought about what it meant to be his mom and what he needed me to be as a single mom covering every role he needed in his parent. At that second I knew I had what it takes. I knew I had all the strength I needed and I knew that I had all the love to give us both to be stronger and better people as we grew through our lives.
Eleanor Roosevelt’s words stretched across time and slapped the ME back into me. My mindset of growth was activated and after almost 20 years it is still growing strong.
If you take anything from this just know: your age doesn’t matter when it comes to your personal growth. Your life situation doesn’t matter; we all can and should think deeply about ourselves and choose what we want to change and grow into that change. So, get stronger, get better, get growing. Much love 💕
Eleanor Roosevelt was a beacon of strength and resilience, reminding us that our mindset shapes our experiences. Her quote, 'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,' resonates deeply, encouraging personal empowerment and self-worth. Embracing a growth mindset means viewing challenges as opportunities for learning. It's crucial in facing life's adversities, from emotional hardships to career setbacks. Studies show that those who adopt a growth mindset tend to be more successful and fulfilled in their endeavors. They embrace failure as a stepping stone to success rather than a stop sign. To foster a growth mindset, start by challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with positive affirmations. Set realistic and achievable goals; gradually push your boundaries. Surround yourself with encouraging and positive influences, and continuously learn from experiences. As you cultivate this mindset, you will find that growth is an ongoing process, and there is always room for improvement, no matter your stage in life. Remember that personal growth is a journey, not a destination, and every step taken brings you closer to the empowered version of yourself.
