What can I do to stop comparing myself to others and start fostering a growth mindset?

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Dr. Julie Hanks

Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Education, Relationships, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

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🗓️ 9 January 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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In this episode I talk with Sarah and answer the question, “In the classroom, what techniques can I use to stop comparing myself to others and start fostering a growth mindset?” Sarah just started attending school after a 5-year break, and she has found herself worrying that she isn’t smart enough to be there.Having mixed feelings about trying something new is totally normal. I invite Sarah to recognize her negative feelings and then let them go. She may worry that she isn’t smart enough, but...

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0:00.0	Hi, friends, welcome to ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast. I'm so glad you're here. In each episode, I coach a listener through a tough question about mental health, personal growth, family relationships, or faith journeys. My goal is to help you think, feel, or do something differently to improve your life because you listen to this podcast. I want you to step into your power and create a
0:40.6	life you love. Let's get started. I'm so happy to welcome Sarah to the podcast today. Hi, Sarah.
0:49.3	Hi, thank you. What is your question for me today? So my question is what are some techniques I can use while I'm in a classroom setting that would help me not compare myself to others, have a growth mindset, and focus on developing myself and not trying to please others. So it's kind of a tall order.
1:13.0	Okay.
1:13.7	So when you say classroom, are you a teacher?
1:16.2	Are you a student?
1:17.8	So I just started back up with school again.
1:23.1	I just started like a month ago.
1:25.2	And it's been like five, six years.
1:28.7	Okay.
1:29.7	Yeah.
1:30.3	So I, when I look at my question, I'm like, I think it's just screaming out, like,
1:37.3	protect me, Julie, from like, you know, not feeling inadequate and things like that.
1:43.7	Just because I've had not so great
1:47.8	experiences in the past in school settings.
1:51.3	Okay.
1:52.6	Yeah.
1:53.0	Okay.
1:53.3	So some of those old feelings are coming up for you?
1:57.9	Yeah.
1:58.6	I mean, yeah, a little bit. I do feel like now that I'm a little bit older,
2:06.5	I do have a better perspective. Like, okay, it's okay, Sarah. But yeah, I still have that fear.
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