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How a Growth Mindset Transforms Failure: A Psychologist’s Perspective

“Failure” hurts. Here’s how to use it to grow.

“Let’s not sugarcoat it: ‘failure’ is not fun. It is disappointing, it hurts, and it can feel like you’re knocked off course.

“But growth rarely follows a straight path. Sometimes we encounter obstacles that force us to slow down and reassess. But that doesn’t mean there is no path forward. In fact, disappointments themselves can help us forge the way.

“As a psychologist, I’ve learned one of the biggest pieces that helps treatment click with patients is embracing a growth mindset.” – Amanda Heins, PsyD, Psychologist

Dr. Heins breaks down what a growth mindset is, how it can help, and how you can incorporate it into your everyday life with noticeable impacts in this Medium article.