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  [Feedback. Image Information ] Article 1:  What Kinds of Messages Help Kids Grow? I liked this article because it good points that every parent should read. With a simple replacement of a generic praise with process praise, significant differences can be noticed in the child's mindset and success in the future. This article also commented on incorporating the word 'yet' into the child's vocabulary. I can see how this would instantly help kids change their mindset and see challenging tasks as obtainable in the future.  Article 2: Be a Mirror This article mostly applied to the educational setting, however it has lessons that can be applicable to everyday life. Being a mirror requires knowledge about the growth mindset and helping kids achieve it for themselves. I wish my teachers had used this method with me in the past because it seemed that more often than not, I felt like it was me vs. the classroom and learning, instead of me using the classroom and teachers to my ...

[Feedback. Image Information ]  Article 1 : Rewire Your Self-Critical Brain I enjoyed reading this article and wish I had read something similar when I was in high school. Although I am still a hard critic on myself, I used to criticize myself for not reaching perfection and constantly compare myself to others. I like the idea of REBS (reality-based self-congratulation) and how it can be helpful in avoiding harshly self-criticizing. Whether its utilizing this method or another, I think mindset and acknowledgment of failure is very important when it comes to healthy living.  Article 2 : How to Get Past Negativity Bias Although negativity bias has been useful for biological/survival reasons in the past, it is now leaving people with negative mindsets and outlooks on life. I like how this article talked about the plasticity of the brain, and examples on how to link positive experiences with negative ones. Mindfulness is an important quality when dealing with challenges, and I th...