Having a growth mindset is my goal for myself and my students. I want to be that person that they know they can count on now and five years from now if they need a reference. I try to create an atmosphere of belonging in the class. I encourage them to form online chats with each other and help each other study or understand complex concepts. Growth takes grit. These two concepts go hand in hand. Those students that can muster their grit will always pull through because it is simply not in their nature to quit. Grit is much harder in my opinion to reinforce if a student does not have it to begin with. Showing students that they are powerful and control the direction their lives take can be a challenge but it is possible. Each week I send memes to my class that under the Announcements in Blackboard. These are just short reminders that positive thoughts can create positive change. Students often thank me for the reminders and I tell them those memes are chosen to remind myself of all the possibilities that life holds.