Attitude matters

 Recently I’ve been working on learning two different things. I’m learning how to climb, having recently switched to bouldering at a climbing gym since I no longer have time to climb outside, and I’m also learning how to code.

I’ve been thinking a lot about attitude and how much of an impact it has on my learning. Today at the climbing gym I surprised myself because I was able to do a lot more difficult climbs than I thought I was capable of. On Tuesday I had attempted quite a few of the same routes but had little success.

The difference between the two days is the mindset that I went into it with. On Tuesday I went to the gym thinking my core is too weak, I’m too weak, and it’ll be so difficult to uplevel to harder climbs. Today I went in with a positive outlook feeling open to trying anything and potentially failing, and I surprised myself with my own strength!

When I think that I’m not strong enough or not good enough, I’m usually right because that’s what I’m telling myself. If I change my attitude and think instead of that I’m strong and that I’m capable, it has a huge impact on my performance.

When I think I can do it I usually can. It might take hard work, dedication, and time, but I can do it. Don’t be afraid to believe in yourself and trust in yourself. We are stronger than we think we are. Now let’s see if I can bring some positivity when I take on the next coding challenge!