
How to Journal: 15 Lessons from 15 Years of Journaling
The Dr. Benjamin Hardy Show
Lesson 11: Your Present Self is Temporary
You are not your past or present self, according to Harvard psychologist Dr. Daniel Gilbert. Your present self is as fleeting as the present moment. Having a growth mindset means appreciating how different you are from your past self and being open to change. Your future self is also not set in stone and will be less ignorant than your present self. Embracing this idea leads to a greater connection with your future self and a willingness to seek understanding rather than needing to always be right.
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