When things get hard, do you push through or give up?
The Growth Mindset Kit for ages 12-99 gives teens and adults practical tools to keep going, bounce back, and get better at hard things.
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Ever caught yourself or your teen here?
This is what a fixed mindset can sound like when something gets hard.
Pushing harder and harder instead of trying a different approach.
One bad result, and "I'm just not a ___ person" hardens into a fact.
Avoiding the thing entirely rather than risk looking bad at it.
Giving up on it right before it would've clicked.
"What's the point? I'll probably fail anyway."
Sticking to what's easy and calling the rest "not my thing."
Every time we back away from hard, the gap between us and what we want grows a little wider. And it matters more now than it ever has.
Why it matters now
The world keeps moving the goalposts.
The skills that matter today may not be the ones that matter tomorrow.
Careers are changing faster. AI is reshaping entire industries. And being “good at something” now means being able to learn, adapt, and try again when the rules change.
That means becoming a beginner again without shutting down, quitting early, or deciding “I’m just not that kind of person.”
The good news? That's not a personality you're born with. Growth mindset is a skill you can build. And our tools are designed to help.
97%
say Big Life Journal's tools helped build a growth mindset
73%
saw meaningful change within 3 months
Introducing the NEW
Growth Mindset Kit for Teens & Adults
It won't make hard things easy. It changes what you do when they're hard. After working through the kit, you'll start noticing:
You stay with hard things instead of backing away when they get uncomfortable.
One bad result becomes something to learn from, not something that ruins your week.
“I’m just not a ___ person” starts becoming “I haven’t figured this out YET.”
You stop waiting for someone to show you how and start figuring things out for yourself.
Feedback feels more like useful information and less like a personal attack.
You catch “I’ll probably fail anyway” before it makes the decision for you.
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Four skills. One growth mindset.
Each skill helps you respond differently to a specific fixed-mindset pattern. You don’t have to work through everything at once. Start with the skill you need most, or begin at the top and go step by step.
SKILL 01
Belief Flexibility
Challenges: "I'm just not a ..... person."
Helps loosen the labels that stop you before you even begin, so one hard moment does not become “this just isn’t for me."
SKILL 02
Challenge Tolerance
Challenges: retreating to what's easy.
Builds your ability to stay with discomfort and difficulty instead of backing away the moment something gets hard.
SKILL 03
Setback Analysis
Challenges: "I failed, so I'm a failure."
Turns setbacks into useful information so you can figure out what went wrong, what to change, and what to try next.
SKILL 04
Self-Directed Learning
Kills: "try harder and hope."
Teaches you to track progress, use feedback, adjust, and figure out what to try next.
Every skill comes with something to actually do and not just read.
Launch Offer:
$12.95 USD
Four skills. One growth mindset.
Each skill helps you respond differently to a specific fixed-mindset pattern. You don’t have to work through everything at once. Start with the skill you need most, or begin at the top and go step by step.
Every skill comes with something to actually do and not just read.
Launch Offer:
$12.95 USD
Early Access Reviews
Before launch, a small group got early access to the Growth Mindset Kit. Here’s what they had to say.
Amazing activity for me & my son.
★★★★★
I honestly thought my son would roll his eyes at this, but he actually connected with it. The part about not labeling yourself as "bad at something" really stuck with him. I’ve already heard him catch himself and say that he just haven’t figured it out yet.
Matthew J.T.
Parent of a 15-year-old
Solid content. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
I started the kit with my daughter. I love how the content is actionable. It gives you something practical to do when they feel frustrated, stuck, or ready to give up. I can see myself using several of these exercises with my students.
Keri M.
Counselor & Parent of a 12 year-old
Very transformational.
★★★★★
I tend to take one bad result and immediately think I’m just not good at something. The kit helped me slow that down and actually think about what I could change next instead of just quitting. It's perfect now especially how hard college is.
Jessie S.
23 year-old
Flip through the whole kit.
Take a look at every page before you buy—the tools, the worksheets, all 30+ pages.
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One kit. Three Ways In.
Whether you’re working through it with your teen, using it for yourself, or giving it to someone just starting out, the skills are designed to meet you where you are.
Do it together.
Turn it into time that actually connects.
Work through the activities with your teen and use them as a starting point for real conversations about what to do when things get hard.
Use it yourself.
Because adults need these skills too.
Use the kit to work through your own setbacks, self-doubt, procrastination, and all-or-nothing thinking. No pep talks. Just practical tools you can actually use.
For Teens & Young Adults.
Build the skills before life gets bigger.
For teens and young adults navigating school, work, and independence. It helps you learn how to adapt, recover, and keep moving forward on your own.
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$12.95 USD
Have younger kids too?
Add the Growth Mindset Kit for Kids
Same research-backed approach, made for younger learners with fun, hands-on activities that help kids ages 5–11 take on challenges, bounce back from mistakes, and keep trying.
Add it to your order and help build a growth mindset across the whole family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this for me, or for my teen?
Both. The kit is designed for teens, young adults, and adults. You can work through it on your own, give it to your teen, or use it together as a way to talk about setbacks, confidence, and what to do when things get hard.
My teen rolls their eyes at "growth mindset." Will this actually land?
That is exactly why the kit focuses less on motivational advice and more on real situations, practical tools, and activities they can actually use. No lectures. No forced positivity. Just skills for handling frustration, failure, feedback, and self-doubt.
Is it printable or digital?
It is a digital kit you can access right away and print at home whenever you are ready to use it. Nothing will be mailed.
How long does it take?
You do not need to complete it all at once. Start with the skill you need most, or work through the kit from the beginning. Most activities are designed to be practical and easy to fit into real life.
Is the Growth Mindset Kit for Teens & Adults included in GrowthMinded?
Yes. GrowthMinded members get this kit as part of their membership, along with other kits, printables, parenting resources, and access to their own parenting coach.
If you are not already a GrowthMinded member, you can use GMK25 to join GrowthMinded and get access to the Growth Mindset Kit inside your membership, plus the full library of kits and printables and support from your own parenting coach.
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Want more support than one kit?
Use code GMK25 for a $25 credit toward GrowthMinded (that's basically one month free) and unlock this kit, more practical tools and printables, expert-led masterclasses, and personal guidance from your own parenting coach.
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