- Acknowledge and embrace imperfections
- View challenges as opportunities.
- Try different learning tactics.
- Follow the research on brain plasticity.
- Replace the word “failing” with the word “learning.”
- Stop seeking approval.
- Value the process over the end result.
- Cultivate a sense of purpose.
- Celebrate growth with others.
- Emphasise growth over speed.
- Reward actions, not traits.
- Portray criticism as positive.
- Dissassociate improvement from failure.
- Provide regular opportunities for reflection.
- Place effort before talent.
- Think realistically about time and effort.