#315 Lies that keep us overwhelmed with my coach Jessica McKinley Uyeno
Sep 13, 2023
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Life & Business Coach Jessica McKinley Uyeno shares tips on mindset and beliefs. Discusses high-quality vs low-quality questions, creating a lifestyle you want, and becoming an effective decision maker. Talks about the power of believing new stories and overcoming family opposition.
Believing new stories about ourselves and visualizing our desired outcomes can shift our mindset and open us to new possibilities.
Effective decision-making involves curiosity, asking high-quality questions, and trusting ourselves rather than seeking a 'right' answer.
Letting go of the need for control and embracing the possibilities that come with each decision allows us to adapt, find creative solutions, and experience growth.
Deep dives
Believing New Stories: A Path to Transformation
Believing new stories about ourselves is a crucial step in personal transformation. It begins with becoming conscious of our thoughts and recognizing that they are not objective facts. We must then decide what we want to create, think, and believe. Visualization plays a vital role in solidifying these new beliefs. By creating vivid mental images of our desired outcomes, we can train our brain to perceive them as real possibilities. This practice helps shift our mindset and opens us to new opportunities and possibilities. It is a powerful tool for rewiring our thought patterns and embracing new stories about ourselves.
Making High-Quality Decisions: Math + Magic
Effective decision-making involves a blend of rationality and intuition, known as the marriage of math and magic. Instead of getting stuck in endless analysis and overthinking, it is important to approach decisions with curiosity and possibility. One way to do this is through debate prep, where we explore the benefits and drawbacks of each option by asking high-quality questions. By focusing on creating evidence to support the best decision rather than searching for a "right" answer, we liberate ourselves from the fear of making the wrong choice. The key is to trust ourselves and believe that there is no one predetermined path to success or happiness.
The Power of Letting Go: Ease and Freedom in Decision-Making
Embracing the power of letting go is essential in decision-making and achieving a sense of ease and freedom in our lives. This involves recognizing that there is no one right decision. Instead, we focus on the decision we make and our ability to make it right. Letting go of the need for control and embracing the possibilities that come with each decision allows us to adapt and find creative solutions. By shifting our mindset, we open ourselves up to new opportunities and the potential for growth and fulfillment.
The Quality of Your Life Depends on the Questions You Ask Yourself
The podcast explores the idea that the quality of a person's life is directly influenced by the quality of questions they ask themselves. By asking high-quality questions, individuals can improve their lives and make better decisions. The host shares an example of how they sought the help of a thought coach to reframe their thoughts and ask higher-quality questions. This process led to a transformation in their mindset and the development of a more successful business model. The importance of asking questions that serve both the clients' needs and the individual's well-being is emphasized.
Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance and Practicing New Beliefs
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the need to overcome cognitive dissonance when practicing new beliefs. The host explains the process of zoning in on new beliefs and countering contradictory thoughts. They suggest writing a letter from the future self, making room for uncomfortable situations, and practicing the new belief daily for 30 days to attain a mindset shift. The timeline for belief adoption is addressed, highlighting that it may take longer than 30 days and emphasizing the importance of persistence. The episode concludes by highlighting the value of belief in creating a dream life.
This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have my dear friend and coach Jessica McKinley Uyeno on to talk about mindset. Jess is a Life & Business Coach for women who want big lives and big businesses. She’s a believer in doing the math and creating some magic. One of my favorite things she says is, "those who don't believe in magic will never find it." Are your thoughts holding you back? What mindset can help you level up all areas of your life? Jess is here to tell us how!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
High quality vs low quality questions
Are you asking yourself the wrong questions?
What are the results that you want?
What is the "let go?"
How do you believe in new stories about yourself?
What are 7 steps to believing new things?
How to create a lifestyle you want without complicating it
ABOUT GUEST: Jess is a Life & Business Coach for women who want big lives and big businesses. She’s a believer in doing the math and creating some magic. She’s on a mission to help women shift their axis when it comes to time, money & CEO level decision making. In her life she’s evolved from Spanish/Moroccan Tour Guide to A Cappella Festival Producer to Fitness Coach to Multi-six figure business coach. And she just had her second baby in the mix. Want a big life and business too? Buckle up.
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