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Make your mindset part of your skillset by affirming what you'd like to be true.
Make your mindset part of your skillset by affirming what you'd like to be true.
According to Elena Aguilar, "Saying affirmations to yourself raises your levels of feel-good hormones and pushes your brain to form new clusters of 'positive thought' neurons. This is basic rewiring for your mind. It's simple, easy, and powerful." -Onward, page 81
According to Elena Aguilar, "Saying affirmations to yourself raises your levels of feel-good hormones and pushes your brain to form new clusters of 'positive thought' neurons. This is basic rewiring for your mind. It's simple, easy, and powerful." -Onward, page 81
Example Affirmations
I can get through this.
I am powerful.
I have value, and I belong.
I am enough. I do enough.
Our Challenge to You:
Changing "Have to" to "Get to"
Changing "Have to" to "Get to"
One of the ways we can create positive affirmations as a leader is to change our mindset from "Have to" to "Get to."
Make a Copy of this Google Document.
Identify a list of "have to" responsibilities in your position. Aim for a goal of 5 "have to's."
Think about how you can rephrase these "have to's" into "get to's." List these on your document.
For example: "I have to lead an after-school training" becomes "I get to provide a new learning opportunity for educators.
Implications for Leaders:
Mindsets are so important. Which ones have you developed?
How will you practice mindset to naturally improve your actions?
💡Activity from The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience and Thrive by Elena Aguilar.
💡Activity from The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience and Thrive by Elena Aguilar.
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