GROWTH MINDSET BEGINS WITH ME

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Taking Time for Honest Reflection

I often take moments to reflect on where I am and where I’m going. These intentional pauses help me assess whether I need to make adjustments and recognize areas where I can do better. I believe these moments are vital to continued growth.

Let’s take a moment together to consider this: What does it mean to have a growth mindset?

What Is a Growth Mindset?

Do you take time to be honest with yourself about what’s working — and what’s not? Are you willing to acknowledge when something isn’t benefiting you anymore? Can you say yes to making the necessary changes, even when it’s difficult?

These pivotal reflections can become the very moments that shift your life in a powerful direction.

Recognizing What’s Holding You Back

The key is remaining open, teachable, and accountable. It often begins with one honest admission: “This needs to change.”

Maybe you’ve realized you’ve been standing in your own way. Perhaps fear of failure is holding you back. Maybe you’re worried about how you’ll look if you make a mistake or try something new.

The reasons may vary. What matters is this: You recognize what’s happening. You choose to take courageous steps forward — one at a time.

The Power of Accountability

I’ve been there. I’ve faced moments when I knew deep down that change was necessary, yet I hesitated. Whether from fear, uncertainty, or even comfort, I resisted what I knew I needed to do.

What helped me most during those times was having trusted people around me. I’ve given them permission to speak truthfully into my life.

I value real conversations. I’d rather hear what I need to hear than what I want to hear. That kind of honest, mutual relationship is priceless. It builds trust and helps both people grow.

A Personal Step of Faith

I’ve also experienced breakthroughs when I took independent steps of faith.

Launching Out Into the Deep

I remember when my husband and I were praying for a home. It was a clear need, but also a major leap of faith. We prayed, did our research, and prepared ourselves — all while knowing this would mean leaving our comfort zone.

It was both humbling and faith-building to see God open the right doors. We truly felt we had received “the desires of our hearts.”

Choose to Grow — One Step at a Time

A growth mindset makes room for incredible possibilities — but it requires movement.

Don’t allow yourself to self-sabotage because of fear or past mistakes. Don’t tell yourself you can’t do it. You are capable, and you are worth the effort it takes to grow.

Choose to launch out into the deep with faith and boldness. Be willing to do things differently when necessary. You’ll be amazed at how much strength and resilience you truly have.

Let go of the “what ifs” and the inner doubts. Start with just one step. That’s all it takes.

Time for Your Own Reflection

Let me ask you:

• How often do you pause for personal reflection?
• Are you willing to make adjustments when needed?
• Can you recognize when it’s time to do something differently?
• Do you believe you’re operating with a growth mindset, or are there still some limiting beliefs holding you back?

Maybe today is the day to acknowledge what needs to shift. Take a moment in prayer. Journal your thoughts. Ask God for clarity and courage. Your growth doesn’t start tomorrow — it begins now.

Growth mindset begins with you.

There is always another way.
Keep pressing on and find it.
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