Instead of thinking:
I can’t do this.
Think this instead:
What am I missing?
Instead of thinking:
I’m not smart enough
Think this instead:
I will learn how to do this.
Instead of thinking:
This is as good as it is going to get.
Think this instead:
Is this really my best work? I can always improve.
Instead of thinking:
I give up
Think this instead:
I’ll try a different strategy and try again.
Instead of thinking:
This is too hard
Think this instead:
This may take some time and effort
Instead of thinking:
I made a mistake
Think this instead:
Mistakes help me to improve.