The power of “Yet”

Melanie Chan – Pyschologist

This simple three-letter word can change the way we view our current abilities. Try adding it to the end of a sentence like “I can’t draw” or “I can’t solve this math problem”. It becomes “I can’t draw YET” and “I can’t solve this math problem YET”.

Understanding that our abilities and skill can be grown helps us to see ourselves in a better light and to promote positive self-esteem. This also helps our children work on their flexible thinking as they consider the possibility of an alternative.