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www.i-am-magazine.comReflect on Past Wins: Everyone hasaccomplished something they once thoughtthey couldn%u2019t. Make a list of all thechallenges you%u2019ve overcome, skills you%u2019velearned, or fears you%u2019ve faced. Revisit thislist regularly. It%u2019s proof that you are alreadystronger than you think.Visualize Success: Picture yourselfaccomplishing your goals. Close your eyesand truly see it, what you%u2019re wearing, whereyou are, who is around you, and how youfeel. Visualization is a powerful tool thathelps the brain prepare for real-life success.Challenge Negative Thoughts: When anegative belief surfaces, don%u2019t accept it astruth. Ask yourself: Is this thought helpful?Is it factual? What would I say to a friendwho thought this? Replace it with a moreempowering statement.Surround Yourself with PositiveInfluences: The people around youinfluence how you see yourself. Surroundyourself with those who uplift, support, andbelieve in you. Their energy will helpreinforce your own beliefs.kind, honest, and affirming to yourself. Itcould be as simple as, %u201cI am capable,%u201d or %u201cIdeserve happiness.%u201d This might feel strangeat first, especially if you%u2019re not used toencouraging self-talk. But repetition buildsbelief. Eventually, your brain will start tobelieve what you tell it.How to Believe in Your Ability to GrowBelieving in yourself isn%u2019t just about havingconfidence in what you can do now, it%u2019s alsoabout trusting in your ability to grow. Everyonestarts somewhere. No one is born successful.Even the most accomplished people have facedself-doubt.The difference is that they kept going. Theybelieved that effort, persistence, and time wouldpay off. This belief allowed them to fail forward,learn from mistakes, and continue striving.That%u2019s the growth mindset in action: believingthat your talents and abilities can be developedthrough effort and learning.When you adopt a growth mindset, failure is nolonger a dead end. It%u2019s just a detour. It becomespart of the process that moves you forward.And each time you pick yourself back up, youreinforce the belief that you are capable ofgreatness.62