128: One Confidence Boosting Strategy to Rebound from Setbacks

10/05/22 • 11 min

Ever ask yourself, “How do I keep going even when things are going wrong?” I’ve been there, too. We take a step forward and then something sets us back.

You could just be having one of those weeks. You could just be feeling unlucky. Or you could be reacting to this setback in your productivity journey with a fixed mindset.

Our brains love momentum and hate setbacks. But we experience both. What we focus on when we have a setback makes the biggest difference. In this episode, you’ll learn the key differences between a fixed and growth mindset. You’ll learn that starting over doesn’t really mean starting from scratch. And the best part is learning a game changing strategy that helps you get focused on your successes and not your failures.

Show Highlights

[02:49] - Listen to this story that shows how momentum works.

[03:36] - Momentum for your brain works the same way.

[04:01] - Starting something new is hard for our brains.

[05:38] - A setback feels like we’ve lost momentum because we focus on failure.

[06:54] - After a setback, your good habits are still there. You just have to get back on track.

[08:05] - What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?

[08:41] - Start a Done List to focus on your successes

[09:42] - By starting with your successes, you will start your week with momentum.

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