Daily practice is how a growth mindset becomes a natural way of thinking, not just an idea. Here are some simple but powerful routines you can build into everyday life.

Morning Practices

Affirmation with “yet”

• Start your day with: “I may not have mastered ___ yet, but I’m improving each day.”

Set a growth intention

• Example: “Today I’ll treat challenges as learning opportunities.”

During Learning or Work

Reframe struggles in the moment

• Catch yourself when thinking “This is too hard” → reframe to “This means my brain is growing.”

Ask learning-focused questions

• Instead of “Am I good at this?”, ask “What can I learn from this?”

Effort journal

• Keep notes on what effort you put in, not just results.

Evening Practices

Reflection: 3 Growth Moments

• Write down: A challenge I faced. What I learned from it. How I’ll try differently next time.

Celebrate effort & persistence

• Acknowledge where you pushed through difficulty, even without a “win.”

General Daily Habits

Seek feedback → Ask one person each day for input, and practice receiving it openly.

Model growth mindset in conversations → Use phrases like “You’re improving because you tried…” instead of “You’re so talented.”

Practice curiosity → When something frustrates you, ask “What’s another way to look at this?”