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A growth mindset helps you bring forth your potential while a fixed mindset limits you. In my last article I discussed the characteristics of growth mindset thinking. This time I will describe the fixed mindset. If you have a fixed mindset you believe that your talents, intelligence, and personality are fixed from birth. You [...] You are excited. You finally took the big step to pursue what you have been wanting to do for a long time. You are energized and feel yourself evolving in new directions. Although at times you are scared and feel uncertain you stay focused and start having success. Then comes the clincher. Your partner, [...] I was asked the other day if there was one thing I could recommend that would improve relationships. I came up with many little things that would have immediate positive effects. For instance treating the other with kindness, showing appreciation and love, going away for a special weekend etc. Yet, I wanted to give [...] Most of us lead very busy lives. It is easy to forget that we need to also nourish our senses. We stop seeing what is right around us. When I go for a walk I have to consciously remind myself to stay in the present and pay attention. If I do not do that [...] When we appreciate and love ourselves we easily find ways to grow our personal energy. Our energy comes from taking good care of our bodies, from challenging our minds, and from our relationships. Learning to accept and love ourselves is vital for our self esteem. Yet many of us were raised with messages that [...] My passion is helping people build relationships that they enjoy. I think that there are too many people who do not understand that healthy marital relationships require a constant balancing of individual needs with togetherness needs. Both are necessary needs and have to be attended to. Each person can only take responsibility for their [...] I read the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson a while back. Now I am reading it again. The school my grandchildren attend has chosen this book for a family summer read. Every week the school emails us a new question to discuss. Since I am in Annapolis, Maryland and my grandchildren [...] Does a financial incentive inspire people to take their medications regularly? I just read about a study in Philadelphia where people were being paid a certain amount in order to take their medications regularly. Apparently non compliance is a big problem and accounts for more than $100 billion in health costs annually because those [...] Has this happened to you? You are in a good mood and then your partner says something and “puff” your mood changes. This is the relationship effect. It can show up in many different ways but invariably is reflects abdication of control over oneself to someone else. Let me share an example. Here is [...] I love quotes because they succinctly capture truisms. Here is one by Rosalyn Carter that I like “If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can’s accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through. In those few words she sums up that [...] |
 
  
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