Use and to see challenges with a growth mindset

Let's talk about how to use one of my favorite words in the English language, the word "and". "And" creates possibilities, "and" gets us away from black or white thinking, "and" means there's more to discover. You can harness the power of "and" statements to cultivate your positive mindset. Here's how I want you to think of a challenging situation at work where you've noticed some black or white thinking. Now I want you to reframe those thoughts using the word "and" Instead of "my colleague is the worst. There's no reasoning with him", you might try "my colleague's behavior frustrates me, and he is good at his job and might be able to teach me some things". Instead of "I'm not a natural public speaker, so I shouldn't present at all", try "public speaking doesn't come naturally to me and I have the capacity to practice and improve." Do you see how adding "and" allows for both the challenge and the opportunity? Add this magical little word into your negative thoughts and watch as they…