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Mindset: The Most Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Mental Illness

Mindset: The Most Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Mental Illness

Progress comes fastest with the right attitude.

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Dec 09, 2022
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Hi there!

Several of my friends tell me they can’t swallow pills. When I mention I take several medications every day, their face goes white with a tinge of green.

Inside, I laugh every time.

The thing that tickles me the most is I have shared many meals with these friends. I’ve seen them swallow an entire slice of pizza or half a corn dog without chewing. Yet, a tiny pill smaller than a pea? They can’t handle it.

Mindset is a funny thing.

It’s what tells a toddler they can climb the stairs even if the staircase is ten times their height. Mindset is also what stops many from pursuing their dreams because they just know they can’t do it. Self-doubt keeps people stuck in time and unable to move forward.

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