The Power of an Empowered Growth Mindset Belief in Action

What if the difference between feeling stuck and finding breakthrough solutions comes down to a single belief? As a manifestation author and teacher, I know that when you cultivate a growth mindset that assumes solutions exist, not only do you fundamentally change how your brain approaches challenges, but you also attract more fulfilling experiences. This shift in your belief system doesn't just make you feel better—it actively rewires your neural pathways and moves you toward the solutions you need.

In this post, I'll share a real-life example of how my solution mindset transformed what could have been hours of tedious work into minutes of efficient action. You'll discover the science behind how core beliefs shape problem-solving abilities, learn practical strategies to strengthen your own problem solving skills, and understand how developing a manifesting mindset of this kind creates lasting changes in your brain.

Whether you're facing a technical challenge, a personal obstacle, or a professional dilemma, the principles you'll learn here will help you approach any problem and solution scenario with confidence and clarity.

What Are Core Beliefs?  

Core beliefs are the fundamental assumptions we hold about ourselves, others, and the world around us. They operate largely beneath our conscious awareness, yet influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (Beck, 2011). These deeply held convictions form the lens through which we interpret every experience and challenge we encounter.

What are core beliefs in relation to a growth mindset? They are the foundational thoughts that determine whether we view obstacles as insurmountable barriers or as opportunities for learning and expansion. A growth mindset belief operates on the assumption that abilities can be developed, solutions can be found, and challenges are temporary rather than permanent (Dweck, 2006). This stands in contrast to a fixed mindset, which assumes that our capabilities are static and problems may be beyond our capacity to solve.

Research in neuroplasticity has demonstrated that our belief system directly influences how our brain processes information and approaches challenges (Crum et al., 2013). When we hold empowered core beliefs—such as "there is a solution for this problem"—our brain actively searches for evidence to support that belief, activating neural networks associated with creative thinking and problem solving. This is a neurobiological process that opens cognitive pathways to possibilities that a limiting belief system would automatically filter out.

The connection between core beliefs and a growth mindset becomes evident in how we respond to setbacks. Someone with empowered core beliefs doesn't interpret difficulty as a sign to quit, but as information that guides them toward a better approach. This is what I also call the manifesting mindset. It creates a self-reinforcing cycle: empowered beliefs lead to persistent action, which leads to solutions through effort and the law of attraction, which then reinforces the original empowering belief.

Core Beliefs Examples of an Empowered Growth Mindset

To illustrate the practical power of a growth mindset belief, let me share a recent example from my own experience. One of my default beliefs is that there is a (faster, better, more efficient) solution out there for something I’m wanting to accomplish. When I’m working on something that needs a solution I have an automatic thought that says something to the effect of “there is a solution somewhere for this” or “someone out there has already solved this.” It immediately moves my attention and focus into finding that solution that I know is “out there.” One of my core beliefs is: there is a solution for this.

One of my goals was to update my Levels of Consciousness free course material on my course page (Courses by Kidest OM). I wanted the course experience on there to be a smoother learning experience for the students currently enrolled in that course. When I first launched this series, it was all on my YouTube channel with full video sessions. Now while on YouTube, I had chapter markers that let viewers jump to different sections in the video session, on my course page, that feature wasn't available. I know how handy being able to skip to different sections can be when watching learning material. So in order to enable that kind of ability on my course page, I knew I was going to have to split each of the 9 videos into smaller separate videos (that’s 45 smaller separate videos) and give my enrolled students an even better course experience. I realized if I did that manually in my current video editor, it would have been hours and hours of work. That’s when my handy empowered default belief immediately popped up “there is a better solution for this.”

That thought immediately moved me into constructive action looking for a more efficient option to accomplishing my goal.

I did a google search and within about 5 minutes I found the perfect software that let's you identify the sections in a video and then automatically splits and exports that video into separate little videos for you. Can you say auto-magic? It was a free video editing software too! How is that for aligned action and manifesting solutions? That was it. What would have been hours and hours of work, ended up being a few minutes of work for each of the 9 videos.

How's that for an amazing outcome?

This is the power of an empowered growth mindset—it doesn’t just make you feel optimistic; it helps you problem solve. It drives you toward tangible, practical solutions that transform your reality. An empowered growth mindset is also something you can develop.

What Is Problem Solving?

Problem solving is the cognitive process of analyzing a challenge, generating potential solutions, evaluating options, and implementing the most effective approach (Jonassen, 2000). It's a fundamental human capacity that we use countless times throughout our day, from minor inconveniences to major life decisions.

Effective problem solving skills involve several interconnected abilities:

1.    Identifying the actual problem (rather than just symptoms)

2.    Breaking complex challenges into manageable components

3.    Generating multiple possible solutions

4.    Evaluating the pros and cons of each approach, and

5.    Taking decisive action

These problem resolution skills are not fixed traits we're born with—they're capabilities that can be systematically developed and strengthened.

The relationship between a growth mindset and having effective problem solving techniques is well-established in psychological research. Studies have shown that individuals with a growth mindset demonstrate greater persistence when facing difficult problems, generate more creative solutions, and recover more quickly from setbacks (Dweck, 2006). This is because their belief system frames challenges as opportunities to develop new capabilities rather than as threats that might expose inadequacy.

Creative thinking and problem solving are deeply intertwined with our neurological state. When we approach a problem and solution scenario with stress and limiting beliefs, the brain shifts into threat-response mode, which narrows cognitive focus and limits access to prefrontal cortex functions associated with creativity and strategic thinking (Arnsten, 2009). Conversely, when we maintain an empowered solution mindset, our nervous system remains in a state that supports expansive thinking and cognitive flexibility.

Additionally, problem solving examples from our own lives become encoded in our neural networks, creating templates that our brain can reference when facing similar challenges in the future. Each time we successfully navigate from problem to solution, we strengthen the neural pathways that support effective problem solving strategies, making it easier to access these skills the next time we need them.

How to Improve Problem Solving Skills

The beliefs we have will always move us into action. The more empowered your beliefs, the more you'll be inspired and guided into action in ways that really make your life easier. The more empowered your beliefs, the more you'll line-up with the solutions that are undoubtedly here for you.

Improving your problem solving skills begins with examining and upgrading your core beliefs. If you don't already have a go-to belief like "there is a solution for this," try this one on for size. A belief like this can enhance your problem solving techniques by keeping your brain in a receptive, solution-seeking state rather than a defensive, problem-focused state.

Research in cognitive psychology demonstrates that our expectations shape our perceptual reality (Crum & Langer, 2007). When you genuinely believe solutions exist, your reticular activating system—the part of your brain that filters information—becomes attuned to notice opportunities, resources, and strategies that might otherwise remain invisible. This is one of the neurological mechanisms behind what many call a manifesting mindset.

Here are practical problem solving strategies to strengthen your growth mindset approach:

• Mental rehearsal: Continuously affirm that the solutions you need are here for at least 60 days. Mental rehearsal of new thought patterns is what strengthens the neural connections that make that new thought a default belief. Our brain and nervous system are responsive to constructive and empowered inputs like this one. When you affirm that there are better solutions available to you, you will move into action to find them.

• Reframe challenges: Rather than asking "Why is this happening to me?" shift to "What is this teaching me?" or "What solution am I being guided toward?" This simple linguistic shift activates different neural networks and opens pathways for creative thinking and problem solving.

• Document your wins: Keep a record of problem solving examples from your own life. When you regularly review times you've successfully found solutions, you reinforce the neural evidence that supports your growth mindset belief.

• Seek diverse perspectives: Expose yourself to how others approach similar challenges. This expands your repertoire of problem solving techniques and demonstrates that multiple pathways to solutions exist.

To deepen your understanding of how to connect with your innate problem-solving capabilities, I invite you to explore my course Developing Your Growth Mindset, which includes a comprehensive module on beliefs and behaviours that support the development of these essential skills.

Conclusion: Empowered Belief and Aligned Action

Empowered belief and aligned action are where the magic happens. When you combine a growth mindset belief with practical problem solving strategies, you create a powerful synergy that transforms how you navigate every challenge in your life.

The simple belief "there is a solution for this" may seem almost too straightforward to be transformative, but as my video editing example demonstrates, this single core belief saved me hours of work and guided me directly to efficient solutions. Developing an empowered growth mindset is a neurologically-grounded approach to creative thinking and problem solving that activates your brain's natural capacity to identify patterns, make connections, and recognize opportunities. It also helps you stay aligned and receptive to a positive outcome.

The effort to evolve your belief system by integrating empowered beliefs will transform your life for the better.

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Arnsten, A. F. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(6), 410-422.

Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

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About Kidest OM

Kidest OM is an internationally recognized personal development coach, author, and teacher known for her transformative manifestation books and courses on conscious creation. Blending psychology, quantum biology, and metaphysical insight, she helps readers and students harness consciousness to shape reality with clarity and coherence. Her science-informed approach to the law of attraction brings depth and precision to manifestation, bridging the gap between spirituality and evidence-based personal growth. Her books include "Anything You Want" and "Nothing in the Way: Clearing the Paths to Success & Fulfilment" which are available globally in eBook, print, and audiobook on her website and through online book retailers.