Alveena | Reflections & Realizations
Reflections & Realizations isn’t just a podcast — it’s a series of introspective conversations I have with myself, and you’re invited to be part of the journey.
I’m Alveena — a Psychology MSc student, writer, and seeker blending mental health, psychology, and Islamic spirituality to unpack life’s challenges and growth.
This podcast was born from years of journaling, therapy, and faith, combining:
🖊️ Unfiltered personal stories and reflections
📚 Psychology insights and research
🤍 Spiritual lessons rooted in Islam
If you’re craving honest, personal conversations about mental health, faith, healing, and self-discovery — this is your space.
No quick fixes. No polished answers. Just me, questioning, processing, and sharing — so you don’t have to feel alone in your own reflections.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Mental health struggles and resilience
- The intersection of faith and psychology
- Healing through self-awareness
- Growth that feels real and personal
Join the conversation. Let’s reflect, realize, and heal — one episode at a time.
Alveena | Reflections & Realizations
The Power of Yet: Rewiring a Fixed Mindset
Feeling stuck? Like some parts of you just can’t change? You’re not alone — that’s the fixed mindset talking.
In this episode of Reflections & Realizations, we unpack how fixed mindset thinking limits growth, fuels self-doubt, and traps us in old stories. But here’s the game changer: the power of yet — the simple word that shifts “I can’t” into “I’m learning.” Drawing from Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking mindset research and faith-based encouragement, we explore how belief shapes our ability to grow.
I introduce a straightforward two-step journaling tool, From Fixed to Growth Mindset, designed to help you spot those limiting thoughts and reframe them into hopeful, growth-oriented ones.
This is about catching those stories before they become your identity — and gently rewriting your inner narrative with kindness and possibility.
🛠️ From Fixed to Growth Mindset Framework
➤ Step 1: Spot the Fixed Mindset Thought
Write down the limiting belief:
“I’m not a morning person.”
“I can’t stay organised no matter what.”
➤ Step 2: Reframe with Growth Mindset
Rewrite it kindly and hopefully:
“I’m learning how to create a morning routine that works for me.”
“I can develop better organisation skills with small daily habits.”
Journaling this regularly trains your brain to choose growth over defeat — one thought at a time.
With love,
Alveena
Reflections & Realizations
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