The Surprising Mindset Shift That Transformed My Chase for Perfection into Real Progress
Research from Carol Dweck on growth mindset shows that our beliefs about our abilities shape how we approach challenges.
What I’ve learned is that when you’re trying to rebuild a habit or start something new, especially if you’re recovering from burnout or perfectionism, shifting that belief makes all the difference.
The most important metric becomes simply: did you show up?
Luna, my border collie mix, has been an unexpected teacher in this. She doesn’t care if our walks are perfectly timed or if we hit a certain distance. She just wants to go.
