151. Build a Positive Mindset That Will Stop Your Self Doubt So You Can FINALLY Achieve Your Biggest Goals
Aug 29, 2023
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Genius at helping people express their most truthful, authentic, and creative versions of themselves, Vasavi Kumar joins the podcast. They discuss building a positive mindset that can withstand self-doubt, creating a winning day, overcoming rumination, continuous learning, mindset traps for coaches, power of visualizations and affirmations, and increasing confidence while decreasing self-doubt.
Maintaining a positive mindset involves consciously selecting positive patterns and creating a positive environment.
To develop a growth-oriented mindset, have a clear desire that excites you and use positive affirmations to shape your mindset.
Overcoming self-doubt requires reframing negative thoughts, focusing on strengths, and surrounding yourself with positive influences for resilience and confidence.
Deep dives
Importance of Maintaining a Positive Mindset
Maintaining a positive mindset is crucial for navigating life's challenges and uncertainties. Our thoughts are shaped by events, but we have control over our thinking patterns. By consciously choosing positive patterns and setting up a positive environment, we can cultivate a positive state of mind. This can involve selecting the right people to be around, communicating expectations, and creating a positive surrounding with affirming elements like music, books, or scents. By setting up our circumstances to promote positivity, we can transform our daily experiences and approach challenges with a more positive mindset.
Training the Mind for Creative Solutions and Opportunities
To develop a mindset open to creative solutions and opportunities, it is essential to have a clear desire that truly excites you. Marginal gains or vague goals do not drive significant growth. You must manufacture a desire that gives you goosebumps when you think about it. Having a vivid desire allows you to surpass small setbacks and keep your focus on the bigger picture. Additionally, constantly giving yourself positive and affirmative statements can shape your mindset. Appreciating your entire body through techniques like body talk can also help shift your mindset towards self-belief and positive outlook.
Developing Resilience and Bouncing Back from Setbacks
Resilience entails acknowledging and accepting your current state, understanding how you got there, and asking yourself if you can take action to improve it. By focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on negative experiences, you shift your mindset from rumination to action. Recognizing that the past does not determine your future allows you to break free from self-doubt and embrace new paths. It is crucial to disconnect negative events or thoughts that are not yours and focus on taking action toward desired outcomes. Developing resilience involves using curiosity and a growth mindset to navigate setbacks and failures.
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Cultivating Self-Belief
Self-doubt often stems from feeling not good enough or comparing oneself to others. Overcoming self-doubt requires a shift in mindset and self-perception. Recognize that the past does not dictate the future and that you can change your story. Reframe negative thoughts by finding evidence of your past successes and personal growth. By focusing on your strengths and reminding yourself of your abilities, you can build self-belief and confidence. Using positive affirmations, visualization, and surrounding yourself with positive influences can further support the development of a resilient and confident mindset.
Continuous Learning and Personal Development
Continuous learning and personal development are essential for realizing human potential and growth. Cultivating a mindset of ongoing growth involves seeking out resources that expand your knowledge and challenge your perspectives. Reading books, attending events or programs, joining communities of like-minded individuals, and enrolling in training courses are effective ways to foster a growth-oriented mindset. Continuous learning not only allows for personal development but also helps manage your state, keeping you in a positive and growth-focused mindset.
Don’t let self doubt stop you from achieving your biggest goals. You got this. And today, I’m sharing how to build a resilient and positive mindset that will unlock your greatest potential!
I’m joined by my dear friend Vasavi Kumar, the host of Say It Out Loud podcast, who is a genius at helping people express their most truthful, authentic, and creative versions of themselves.
Join us in this powerful conversation, where I share my BEST mindset tricks and tools to build a positive mindset that can withstand all the distractions and self-doubt around me so I can pursue my most meaningful desires.
Key Insights:
How to build your winning day.
Why we fall into rumination and the steps to get out of this state.
Why continuous learning is the path to unlocking your potential.
How to design a lifestyle around growth.
Common mindset traps that stop most coaches from building their dream business.
The power of visualizations and affirmations.
How to increase your confidence and decrease you self doubt.
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