Here's how you can develop a growth mindset for greater career resilience.

Embracing challenges is the cornerstone of resiliency in any part of life. We as a human race collectively face challenges of all sorts; therefore, it is vital to your survival to take on challenges in a manner that supports your growth. The more challenges you face and overcome will empower you more growth and resilience. Embracing challenges means adopting an "I can do hard things" perspective. However, it doesn't mean that you can't ask for help if needed. Some challenges may need additional support from trusted colleagues, mentors, advisors, etc. All the more to support your growth and help you stay motivated and engaged.

Instead of seeing the transition as a daunting challenge, the employee views it as an opportunity to expand their skill set. They take online courses, seek guidance from colleagues who are familiar with the software, and dedicate time to experimenting with the new system. Through persistence and problem-solving, they successfully implement the new platform and enhance their proficiency in financial technology.

Rather than expecting perfection at every turn, focus on progress. With every new challenge I focus on how I can improve. Everyone has to start as a beginner, we only become "experts" after a great deal of trial and error. Understand that you will experience imposter syndrome with each new challenge, but it is important to persevere to perfect and learn new skills.

Seeking feedback is vital for cultivating a growth mindset. Embrace both positive and constructive criticism as opportunities to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. Don't just passively receive feedback; actively seek it out from peers, mentors, and supervisors. Approach each piece of feedback with an open mind, considering it a valuable tool for learning and self-improvement. By consistently integrating feedback into your personal and professional development strategy, you encourage ongoing growth, enhance your skills, and build resilience in your career.

Celebrating effort rather than just outcomes is crucial for developing a growth mindset. It's important to recognize the hard work and dedication that goes into each task, regardless of the immediate results. This approach helps to build resilience, as it shifts the focus from short-term successes to long-term progress and skill development. By appreciating the effort you make, you reinforce the belief that continuous effort and learning lead to mastery and success, which is essential for sustaining motivation and overcoming challenges in your career.

The importance of celebrating small wins is not emphasized enough in our culture. Society praises milestones of achievements (a new job, promotion) because they are viable for celebration. It's the celebration of reaching the peak of a mountain after a long tedious hike. However, for your own journey in career growth, remind yourself (self-reflection, journal) of your daily efforts (the grind) and celebrate them as equally as you would when you finally reach the top. Your first small project is just as important as your next major project!

Coming from someone who grew up viewing life as a black-and-white (linear or narrow mindset), I've learned that cultivating curiosity and playfulness are essential for a growth mindset. Curiosity, playfulness, and exploration help your mind and heart be open to the vast world of opportunities, experiences, cultures, people, etc. As a result, you're more willing to be flexible and adaptable when needed, especially when the inevitable unexpected changes occur.

Failure is seen as a setback, often accompanied by self-doubt and fear. However, in order to nurture yourself into a growth mindset, it is vital to alter your perspective of failure. Failure is bound to happen along the way. Accepting failure and utilizing those experiences as learning sessions can open gateways within your career path that you may never expect. Self-reflection of failure: Journaling/documenting your experiences helps you learn, grow, tweak and explore the possibilities of opportunities for you.

Consistency and habits are part of cultivating a growth mindset for career resiliency, despite feeling low (fear, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, etc). It is often the struggle of facing fear and self-doubt that hinders growth. But, persistency in habitual actions that lead you to where you want to be, to achieve your goals are the seeds of a growth mindset. Your brain (nervous system) will often seek what is comfortable (what feels safe to your body and subconscious mind), and alert you to avoid embarking on challenges that foster growth. In these scenarios, you must do the exact opposite of what your brain wants, and be consistent with it. Over time, it will become easier because it will eventually be familiar for your nervous system.