The stories we tell ourselves are powerful. If you constantly say, “I’m not capable,” your brain will believe it and limit your potential. But by changing your internal narrative to “I am learning and growing,” you invite possibility and patience. This mindset is called a growth mindset. It encourages you to see challenges as opportunities, failures as lessons, and effort as the path to mastery. Start by noticing your negative self-talk today. When you catch yourself thinking “I can’t,” pause and reframe it gently to “I’m figuring this out.” This simple shift changes how you approach problems, reduces stress, and builds resilience. Your inner voice can be your greatest coach or your worst critic—choose to make it your ally. Remember, every expert was once a beginner who believed in the power of learning.