Ways of thinking
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
If you only read a few
Pretend to be an adult, recognizing that most adults are also pretending and do not know what they are doing.
Feeling 'grown up' is made up; everyone is faking it till they make it.
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Look for new challenges and try to step outside your comfort zone.
This adds to experiences and growth.
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Adopt the mindset that the only true failure is not trying at all.
Trying provides a learning opportunity or improvement, which is by definition better than no effort.
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Change your mindset from 'I can't do it' to 'I can't do it yet.'
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Conquer fear through gradual exposure by doing the scary thing slowly.
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Do your hobbies for yourself, not to impress others or chase social approval.
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Focus on how you respond to inevitable failure and get back up, rather than trying to avoid it.
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Accept that you cannot be perfect and that everyone has limitations; trying your best is enough.
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Break large, complicated issues down into small parts and handle them individually.
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