‘The Power of Yet’
Have you noticed there’s a theme catching fire around the world? It has to do with an itty bitty word that’s making big waves. The word I’m talking about is ‘yet’.
This superhero word is so super-duper that even Sesame Street had to write a song about it!
‘You didn’t get it yet, but you’ll make it soon I bet!” Yeah! That’s catchy!
Carol Dweck coined the phrase ‘the power of yet’ in her awesome book, ‘Mindset’. It’s a fantastic (although a little dry) read and I highly recommend you check it out.
The concepts are fab!
Do yourself a favour and score a copy here.
This is a fantastic addition to your toolbox for raising positive, empowered children!I’ll say it again - YET! It’s a potent little word packing a great, big punch!
“Yet.” A powerful three-letter word that means, “an implied time, still, even or nevertheless”. - Carol Dweck
The Power Of Yet
So what exactly is ‘the power of yet’?
Remember when we talked about how important growth mindset is to incorporate in your child’s learning process? Well the power of yet is a big piece of that!
Carol’s premise is that we all have the ability and power to improve. Race, religion or economic status have nothing to do with it. It’s our BELIEFS that empower or destroy us. Having a ‘can-do’ attitude will make you unstoppable.
A great way to integrate the power of yet into all that you do is to identify where you’re using the word ‘can’t’. All you need to do is add the word ‘yet’ on the end and you’re there.
I can’t ride a bike…yet.
I can’t bake a cake…yet.
I can’t tap dance…yet.
See how that works?
Pretty soon, you’ll be saying, ‘Up until now, I couldn’t fly a kite. But look how high my kite is flying now!’
Using ‘yet’ brings hope. It ignites a ‘can-do’ attitude! It creates an encouraging environment. But it isn't all roses…you have to be willing to learn from your mistakes…to persevere!! It requires patience and it requires belief in yourself. We’re all on a learning journey and there’s no room to give up!
Teaching your children how powerful this tiny little word can be will go a long way to moulding the superheroes you want to send out into the world. So start adding ‘yet’ to your ‘can’t’ and watch the magic unfold.
Persistence and “The Power of Yet”
What if when a baby tried to walk it just toppled over and never tried again? No one would ever learn! Babies are the best at ‘yet’. They’re perfect examples of what’s possible with a good attitude and a little persistence. Learn from a baby, people. Baby steps. The power of yet is REAL!
We all possess the capability to hone our skills and make our dreams a reality. Whether you’re a chicken or a hawk, you have the same chances to grow and learn and be fabulous. You have the potential to ‘fly’ in your own way.
‘Yet’ can give you wings!
“Hope” is the Thing With Feathers ~ by Emily Dickinson
Perseverance and “The Power of Yet”
Adding ‘yet’ is like baking a cake, playing an instrument or riding a bike. No one is born knowing how to ride without training wheels, bake a perfect cake or perform a beautiful piece of music, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to give up! It simply means it’s time to persevere! If you can’t do it right now…keep practising. You just can’t do it yet.
Success is inevitable and right around the corner… if you persevere!
As always, your actions are the most powerful teaching tool at your disposal. Stay in control of your words and emotions when showing your kiddos how to put the power of yet into play. Learn from your mistakes, keep trying and don't forget to stay positive!
The power of yet is like a hope injection for the future of your children…and THAT is rockstar stuff!
Teaching 'The Power of Yet'
Xo Lisa oX
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