How to Tap Into a Growth Mindset and Crush Your Goals

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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Do you love a good challenge or do you actively avoid it? In today’s modern world, there’s no denying that building healthy habits and living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. And sometimes, it really can feel like the entire world is conspiring to make it harder for you to work on your metabolic health.
Without doubt, those moments where you feel defeated are uncomfortable. However, it's important to remember that they offer valuable opportunities for growth and learning. In this episode, we’re exploring how adopting a growth mindset gives you the resilience to persevere and embrace these lessons, rather than dwelling on the setbacks.
So, let’s skip the pity party and thoughts of giving up! Join me as we explore how to keep moving forward and achieve your goals.
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Audio Stamps
00:35 - On your health journey, you'll come to learn that progress takes time, and whatever your goal is, there will likely be some tweaking and troubleshooting along the way.
01:30 - The moments when you feel defeated are the moments when growth is going to occur. Dr. Rentea shares her own, recent example of this with strength training.
06:40 - Hard times are going to teach you things as it brings to the surface what you still need to work on.
09:09 - Staying in a growth mindset is one of the most essential tools that you're going to need for your long term health journey. Dr. Rentea shares a different example related to nutrition.
12:24 - When you're going through hard times, there is always a lesson in there - you're never failing.
15:07 - Don't feel like you need to figure this all out yourself - it’s perfectly fine to seek help in areas where you need it.
16:20 - Dr. Rentea reminds us of the resources she has available to support us when challenges do arise.
Quotes
“What you start to realize when you're doing this work is that it doesn't happen as quickly as you think it will.“ - Matthea Rentea MD

“These moments when you are pushed, this is when growth is going to occur or not.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“We've got the perfect three months here. What's the next step for you?” - Matthea Rentea MD

“I like to experience stepping out of that comfort zone because it really shows me what the next level of work is.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“Hard times are going to teach you things.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“When we stay in the pity party, we do not have clarity. We cannot figure things out. We cannot troubleshoot. We don't figure out what the goal is. We don't see where we want to go.” - Matthea Rentea MD

“It is normal and natural to encounter obstacles and challenges and figuring out what to do with them is

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