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The Growth Mindset Playbook

September 23, 2025 by Scott Todnem

The Growth Mindset Playbook
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m just not good at this,” or, “I’ll never get better?” Maybe it’s a tough math problem, a sport you struggle with, an instrument you just started, or a skill that just seems impossible to learn.

Here’s the truth: Your abilities aren’t set in stone. You can get better, you can improve, and your brain is wired to grow.

Here are some concepts to help…

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September 23, 2025 /Scott Todnem
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Train Your Brain

February 27, 2025 by Scott Todnem

The Reticular Activating System
Have you ever noticed that once you start thinking about something, you start seeing it everywhere? Like when you learn a new word and suddenly hear it in conversations, or when you start looking at a certain kind of car and now it seems to be on every street?

That’s not magic—it’s your Reticular Activating System (RAS) at work.

This tiny yet powerful part of your brain is constantly filtering what you pay attention to. And here’s the best part: You can actually train your RAS to help you focus on what matters most in your life.

Here are some concepts to help…

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February 27, 2025 /Scott Todnem
health, health ed, Health class, mental health, social health, lesson, teaching, education, teacher, habits, agency, change, tradition, innovation, personal, emotional, learning, SEL, self-management, RAS, reticular, activating, system
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