how to improve your mindset

On your own. On your terms.

At some point, every person decides to look inward and develop themselves - their skills, their beliefs, their mindset.

And that's amazing.

But it can be a long and hard journey, especially when you're first starting out.

You know you want to be better. You know you want to create new beliefs and a new identity, but you just don't know how.

So, as we all do, you turn to Dr. Google.

The information can be overwhelming, confusing, or contradictory. You may feel more discouraged than before you started; you might even want to give up entirely.

You shouldn't. Personal development is challenging, but it is worth it.

Here are 3 unique (but effective) ways you can start improving your mindset today.

You may not see complete results overnight, but you will experience shifts in your thinking and beliefs immediately... and you will see results if you stay consistent.

1. Start to journal.
   

If you're new to journaling, the good news is: it is easy.

You just need a place to write out your thoughts (paper & pen work fine. So does the notes app on your phone). This doesn't have to be complicated.

The key is to be honest about your thoughts are - and don't give up when it gets hard. That is actually an indication that you are on the verge of a breakthrough but feeling some resistance. If you push through and honestly write down what you think & feel, you will discover a new aspect of yourself.

You can journal every day. You can journal once a week. Just stay consistent.

Over time, you will start to notice patterns in your thoughts and beliefs - and in your triggers.

This is invaluable information that will help you start to address the underlying thoughts and improve your mindset.

If you're unsure of where to start, I have a guided journal with over 400 questions (one for each day of the year). You can get a copy here.

start a journal practice

2. Dive deep into your beliefs.

Your beliefs are the way you see and experience the world. They directly influence what you expect and how you interpret the things that occur, both to you and to others.

Your beliefs limit you to what you think is possible for you.

Yet, for most of us, we're unaware of what our beliefs actually are. And if you don't consciously know what you believe, it's hard to understand how that belief shapes your thoughts, your decisions, and ultimately your life.

Understanding what your beliefs are initially can be tricky.

As with most things in the personal development arena, it requires honesty with yourself.

It requires looking at your beliefs and understanding that they serve a purpose - and then not judging what the purpose is or where they originated from.

A belief may have started in childhood because of something your parents always said to you.

Understanding this fact then gives you space to evaluate the belief and decide for yourself:

1. Is this something you consciously wish to believe - or is it time for an update?

2. Is this applicable to everyone, or can I think of contradictory examples?

3. Is it serving the intended purpose or is it holding you back?

Once you start getting real and raw with your beliefs, your entire way of thinking will start to shift. And that's the foundation of creating a better mindset.

I have a free resource you can use to get started here.

Get clear on what your beliefs are

3. Make friends with feedback.

It's hard to identify your own blind spots. Even if you want to improve, it can be very hard to be honest with yourself regarding what needs improvement. Our ego can get in the way, making us think it's not "really" a problem.

To overcome this, ask 1 - 3 people around you for feedback. Ideally, these are people who know you at least semi-well. It could be family, friends, or colleagues. You can ask for feedback about specific qualities you'd like to work on, or if you're not sure, tell them you're getting into self-development and would like their feedback on what some of your potential flaws are.

Here's the catch:

You need to brace yourself - because feedback can hurt (initially).

Go into this exercise with an open-mind. Even if you disagree with the feedback initially, pay attention to it. If multiple people tell you the same thing, it is a sign that the feedback is very likely to be valid.

Instead of being scared of feedback and taking it as a personal offense, look at feedback as the perfect opportunity to speed up your self-improvement process.

After all, would you rather be embarrased by the feedback initially - or be embarrased making that same mistake repeatedly.

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Working on your mindset will take time, commitment, and intentional effort.

It may not be easy, but it will be worth it.

After all, your mindset determines the quality of life you experience. It is worth investing in.

A new mindset creates new results.

If you're ready to invest into your own mindset & transformation, I have a few options for you:

1. You can check out my limiting beliefs program here, where we deep dive into identifying & re-wiring your beliefs.

2. You can sign up for 1:1 coaching to receive personalized support.

Wishing you luck on your journey!