When we’re struggling with a new practice or an old habit, it’s tempting to blame ourselves. To say “I can’t,” and surrender to frustration and guilt.
What if we gave ourselves permission to learn and grow and fail gracefully?
And to seek help instead of trudging through tasks we don’t want to manage alone?
Mentioned:
Carol Dweck’s very insightful book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
Make Magic:
The next time you hear yourself thinking “I can’t,” take a break.
Ask yourself:
Is this a skill or habit I want to develop?
Or a responsibility I don’t really want?
Then open yourself to learning the thing, or to letting it go.