Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Mind-Traps: 5 Nasty Self-Defeating Beliefs
14 Apr 2024
How to crush the 5 hidden barriers blocking your potential. We dive into subtle negative ideas in the mind that take hold and become accepted as normal. This episode is built to give awareness of these mind traps and positive actions to move forward. We cover: Ego Depletion and limited willpower Defeating our inner critic Overcoming the fear of mistakes Confronting Imposter Syndrome Beating distraction This episode is full of wisdom to boost your growth mindset and take control of your own success. Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Promote your job for free to over 1 billion professionals. LinkedIn.com/Growth Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters 00:00 Perfectionism and believing we are too late 02:14 - #1. Inner Critic 04:44 - #2. Fear of mistakes 06:48 - #3. Ego Depletion 09:48 - #4. Imposter Syndrome 12:54 - #5. I am Helpless against Distraction 15:08 ADHD and incorrect use of Diagnosis and Prognosis 16:15 Nir Eyal's 4 point model to beat distraction 16:23 Master Internal Triggers 16:50 Schedule Time for Traction 17:30 Hacking back External Triggers 17:55 Distraction Prevention Pacts 18:59 Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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