"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."
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I like to teach people to celebrate their wins on a daily basis. Sometimes this takes a shift in mindset.?
One mindset shift is to take something you feel was not a win and determine how it could be a win.?
For example, I had a client that made a mistake with a vendor. He took time to think through what he would expect if he were the vendor. He then called the vendor and formally apologized for his error. The vendor did not expect a call back and in the process he earned back trust with the vendor.?
He turned this mistake into a win. It was a mindset shift.
Shifting your mindset can involve changing your perspective, beliefs and thought patterns to adopt a new and more positive or productive way of thinking.?
Here are some strategies to help you shift your mindset:
- Recognize and challenge negative thoughts: Start by becoming aware of negative thoughts or limiting beliefs. When you catch yourself thinking negatively, challenge those thoughts by questioning where the thoughts are coming from or considering alternative perspectives.
- Cultivate self-awareness: Develop a habit of taking time for self-reflection and introspection. Time to think. Pay attention to your thoughts, emotions, and reactions in different situations. Understand your triggers and patterns of thinking that may be causing you to focus on your losses rather than your wins.
- Set clear path for wins: Define what you want to achieve and why it's important to you. Break down the desired wins into smaller, achievable steps, and create a plan to reach them. This helps you maintain focus and stay motivated.
- Practice positive self-talk: Use positive self-talk to rewire your thinking patterns. Over time, you will find positive self-talk will overcome negative self-talk.
- Surround yourself with positivity: Surround yourself with positive people, inspiring books, podcasts, or uplifting content. Engage in activities that bring you joy and make you feel good. Limit exposure to negative influences, whether it's people, news, or social media.
- Embrace failure as a learning opportunity: Shift your perspective on failure. Instead of seeing it as a negative outcome, view it as a valuable learning experience. Understand that failure is often a stepping stone toward success. Analyze what went wrong, extract the lessons, and use them to improve and grow. Turn failures into victories.?
- Practice gratitude: Cultivate an attitude of gratitude by regularly acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of your life. Consider keeping a gratitude journal or taking a few moments each day to reflect on the things you're grateful for. It’s also a good time to review your wins for the day.?
- Embrace a growth mindset: Adopt a growth mindset. Embrace challenges, see setbacks as opportunities for growth, and persist in the face of obstacles and challenges. Approach life with a curiosity to learn and improve. Ask yourself questions on what you did right, what you could have done differently and what you will do next time.?
Remember, shifting your mindset takes time and consistent effort. Be patient with yourself and celebrate small wins along the way. With practice, you can develop a more positive and resilient mindset.
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This Week’s Podcast Episode
Changing the Way You Look at Things
https://www.theascentperformancegroup.com/changing-the-way-you-look-at-things/
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