Exactly. Call it a tip, trick, or strategy I have found it works. I tell my family this and tell them to call me out on it as well. I've been called out for saying "I can't draw" for example.

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Don't Say I Can't. Say How Can I?

This is a good mental trick. I often tell my kids to have this mindset. 

I also tell them to say "I get to do this" instead of "I have to do this" and when they are doing something challenging, frustrating or frightening to just tell themselves a few times "this is fun". It's hard to be overwhelmed when you convince yourself you are having fun. 