Mindshifting is recognizing and shifting from the mindsets that hold us back to the mindsets that push us forward. I write about mindsets, Mindshifting, learning, and education, with the hope that these posts give readers more power over their own lives and helps them give others, like their students, more power as well.
The Power of Self-Empathy: Unlocking personal growth
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One of the key insights from the fifth session of the "Mastering Your Resourceful Brain" course was the importance of self-empathy. As instructor Mitch Weisburgh explained, self-empathy is a crucial part of self-acceptance - recognizing that the parts of ourselves we often try to hide or are ashamed of have actually played a role in our growth and development. Far too often, we are our own harshest critics. We berate ourselves for mistakes, dwell on perceived flaws, and struggle to move past setbacks. This self-judgment stems from a desire for perfection that is simply unattainable. As Weisburgh noted, psychologist Dr. Phil Stutz refers to the parts of us that this inner critic attacks as the "shadow" - the aspects of ourselves we try to hide from the world. |
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Mindshifting is recognizing and shifting from the mindsets that hold us back to the mindsets that push us forward. I write about mindsets, Mindshifting, learning, and education, with the hope that these posts give readers more power over their own lives and helps them give others, like their students, more power as well.
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We often think our biggest challenges are external—but what if the real roadblocks are in our own thinking? In my conversation with Marc Haine, I unpack some of the most common (and sneaky) mindset traps that derail progress, and I share tools I’ve used with leaders to help them move forward with clarity and purpose. This episode is full of insights you can use right away.
I love when I see really smart people explaining their work. Last night 15 educators showed and explained lesson plans on how to teach others the techniques to become resourceful, how to take control of your mind and not let circumstances dictate how you feel, think, and actl The sequence of lessons are: 1. Navigating Sensory overload with MindShifting, for 6th to adult 2. What if, a way to get unstuck, for K-5 3. Professional Development: Implementing a Choice Board for Empowering Students...