Why does mindset matter? Our mindset plays a vital role in how we show up - with ourself, significant others, strangers, children, a boss, and colleagues. Heck, even our pets. If we walk around with a negative mindset thinking "the world is out to get me", "I don't matter", "I messed up again", we carry that mindset into most things we do and touch.

When I started my coaching training in 2020, it was a pretty intense program. I remember one of the peer-coaching sessions, I was describe as resilient over and over again. It was meant to be a compliment about my character - always rising up, finding a way, and facing challenges with successful outcome. I was strong and dependable. The person that people turned to because of my resiliency.

Are you ever a bull in a China shop? I have the privilege of volunteering in a few classrooms, and teach through a program called YMCA's Project Cornerstone. Recently in classes, I read the book Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson. Here's a link to the video read-aloud if you're interested.