Instead of …                                     Try thinking…

– I’m not good at this                          – What am I missing?

– I’m awesome at this                         – I’m on the right track

– I give up!                                           – I’ll use a different strategy

– This is too hard                                – This may take some time & effort

– I can’t do math                                – I’m going to train my brain in math

– I made a mistake                             – Mistakes help me improve

– Its’ good enough                            – Is this really my best work?

– They don’t like me                         – I don’t need anyone’s approval

– I’m too impulsive                          – I’m very spontaneous