I'm a couple of days behind but not discouraged because it’s the most written ever. I'm not beating myself up because have done more now than before.

When a participant shared that with the breakout group, I was in awe. It was such a beautiful expression of resilience, determination, and self-compassion. It was such an important lesson for us all.

Personally, I still fight perfectionism. Needless to say, I'm on day 16 of a writing streak.

Growth Mindset vs Hot Streaks

Streaks can be motivating because it's rewarding to see visible evidence of our effort. On the flip side, it can be demotivating when you break the chain. Further, missing a few days can become a new bad streak and a reminder of our "failure."

What's more sustainable in the long term? A growth mindset.

A growth mindset equips us with the belief that we can become smarter if we work hard and persevere. People who embrace this mindset view challenges and failures as opportunities to improve and grow. Having a growth mindset is essential for success.

“The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset. This is the mindset that allows people to thrive during some of the most challenging times in their lives.”

― Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success

While I have no intention of breaking my streak, I'm prepared with a growth mindset in case I do. I've broken streaks in the past. I no longer let broken chains tie me down.

Have you lost a streak and are you willing to find your growth?