instead of...
i'm not good at this
try thinking...
what am i missing

instead of...
i'm awesome at this
try thinking...
i'm on the right track

instead of...
i give up
try thinking...
i'll use some of the strategies i've learned

instead of...
this is too hard
try thinking...
this may take some time and effort

instead of...
i can't do math
try thinking...
i'm going to train my brain in math

instead of...
i made a mistake
try thinking...
mistakes help me improve

instead of...
it's good enough
try thinking...
is this really my best work?


** motivate yourself...