DO YOU HAVE A GROWTH MINDSET?

There was a time in my life when I never thought I’d be the one standing on stage, delivering training for Corporate to our Partners. Honestly, I used to be the woman in the back row, doubting myself, thinking, “Who am I to teach anyone?”

Well this past weekend, I got to do exactly that. And as I looked out into the room, I couldn’t help but think about how far I’ve come not just in my business, but in the way I see myself. That’s the power of a growth mindset.

What I Used to Believe
For years, I thought talent and ability were fixed: you were either naturally good at something or you weren’t. Fitness? Business? Public speaking? If it didn’t come easy, it must not be “for me.”

But here’s the truth I’ve learned: nothing changes if we let those old beliefs run the show. Staying stuck in “I can’t” keeps us small. Shifting to “I can’t yet” opens the door to growth.

What a Growth Mindset Really Means
A growth mindset is about believing that your skills, abilities, and even your confidence are things you can build. It’s about showing up for the work, staying curious, and trusting the process even when it feels slow.
For me, it meant:

• Lacing up my shoes and getting stronger, one 20-minute workout at a time.
• Choosing whole foods, most of the time, and giving myself grace when I didn’t.
• Learning to share my story (like my sobriety journey) even when it felt vulnerable.
• Saying “yes” to opportunities that scared me and figuring it out along the way.

The Compound Effect of Small Choices
One of the most powerful things I’ve learned as a trainer and coach is this: your small choices today compound into big results later.

• Skip the workout today? You don’t feel it immediately, but you will over time if you skip everyday.
• Show up for yourself consistently? You’ll feel stronger, more confident, more alive.

It works the same in business, relationships, health, and even mindset. Momentum builds when you commit not because you never fail, but because you choose to keep going.

Why This Matters (Especially in Midlife)
At this stage of life, it’s easy to believe “this is just how it is now.” Slower metabolism, less energy, shrinking dreams. But I’ve seen too many women, myself included, prove that’s simply not true.
You are not stuck.
You are not finished.
You are not too old.
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When you lean into growth, you create strength in your body, resilience in your mind, and freedom in your life.

A Challenge for You
This week, I want to invite you to notice one area where you’ve been telling yourself, “I’m just not good at that.” Then pause, and add the word “yet.”
➡️ “I’m not good at strength training… yet.”
➡️ “I can’t stay consistent with nutrition… yet.”
➡️ “I’m not confident enough to speak up… yet.”

Let “yet” be your reminder that growth is possible, at any age, at any stage.
I never imagined I’d be the one holding the mic, teaching others how to dream bigger and do better but here I am. And if I can make that shift, so can you.

To your growth and strength,
Jenn