When I moved to Greece, I needed to pass a Greek speaking and writing test to get my teaching licence. I was worried — fast-spoken Greek was challenging for me and I hadn’t written an essay in years. What if I didn’t pass? What if my plans to teach in Greece ended before they even began?
At first, I doubted whether I could succeed. But then, I realised that success didn’t depend on knowing every word or rule. It depended on changing my mindset. Instead of focusing on fear, I embraced the process.
I gathered potential essay topics and practised writing with my cousin, who reviewed my grammar. I rehearsed speaking by answering possible questions aloud. I also learned phrases to help me when I got stuck. Slowly, I gained confidence, step by step.
By the time the test day arrived, I was ready. I passed with flying colours — not because I was perfect, but because I trusted the process and shifted my mindset.
The same is true for learning or improving English. Success isn’t about knowing every rule. It’s about taking small, meaningful steps and believing that progress happens through consistent effort.
Here are two quick wins you can try today to start shifting your mindset:
✅ Talk to yourself in the mirror for 1 minute: Describe your day or a favourite memory. No need for perfection — just focus on speaking naturally.
✅ Leave a short comment on an English post or video: Even a simple “Great job!” helps build confidence and fluency.
In today’s blog, I share my personal story and more practical action steps to help you shift your mindset and achieve real progress.
👉 Discover more mindset-shifting tips in today’s blog!
Imagine confidently using English to connect with others and open doors to new opportunities. It’s possible — one small step at a time.
Here’s to making small steps toward big progress,
