Could Your Mindset Be Thwarting Your Success?
We teach children the importance of having a positive attitude, but as we walk through the journey of adulthood, many of us slip away from its transformational power.
We aren’t born with a positive or negative mindset. Rather, our mindset is a product of our upbringing and our current “mental diet.”
Indeed, what you feed your mind matters.
So the question is, what does your mental diet consist of?
It’s all too common for our mental diet to consist of divisive news, social media that makes the grass appear greener for others, and negative self-talk that we would never say to a friend or loved one, yet we repeat to ourselves.
Your mindset shapes your thoughts, self esteem, the choices you make, and – most importantly – your results. Ask yourself: Could a negative mindset be preventing you from achieving outstanding results?
On the other hand, a positive mental diet consists of books, audio programs, thoughts, positive affirmations, and conversations filled with positive, motivational messages. The richer your diet, the more positive your attitude and personality.
A positive attitude will carry you far in your business. It directly affects your confidence and self-esteem. Potential customers, staff, suppliers, investors, and indeed everyone you come into contact with will notice your attitude.
Positivity is infectious. When you possess an upbeat attitude, everyone in your company will feel more positive and more customers will want to do business with you.
So how do you switch from a negative mindset to a positive one? Maintaining a positive attitude in the face of obstacles isn’t always easy. It takes practice!
Here are 4 steps to help you achieve a positive attitude. I encourage you to start by incorporating one of these into your daily routine, and then once you master it, move on to the next until you have achieved a positive mindset.
Step 1: Train Yourself to Think Positive.
Just like the body needs healthy food to thrive, so does the mind. Choose time during your day when you might normally tune into negativity like the news or social media, and instead, read inspirational and educational articles, books, and magazines or listen to audio programs, book recordings, and podcasts.
Learn from experts who can teach you the positive tools and mindsets necessary to enhance your personal life and grow your business. The more you feed your mind positive messages, the more they will become ingrained in your consciousness.
Step 2: Use Positive Affirmations.
Once you are hearing and seeing positivity in the world around you, add in positive messages you can tell yourself. Positive affirmations are statements that describe a desired situation or goal.
Get into the habit of repeating these statements until they get imprinted on your subconscious mind. When you repeat them often enough, you’ll start thinking and acting in the manner necessary for them to come true. Your inner dialogue impacts your emotions, which impact your actions.
Here are a few examples of positive affirmations you can repeat to yourself daily:
- “I will reach my sales target this week!”
- “I am courageous and will do things outside my comfort zone!”
- “I deserve success!”
- “I will reach new clients because I’m doing valuable work!”
Whether you choose to surround yourself with positive or negative influences, they will rub off with powerful results.
Step 3: Develop Healthy Physical Habits.
Your mind and body need healthy fuel to function optimally. To maintain a positive outlook, you need to take care of your physical health and mental wellness. If you’re sick, stressed, or exhausted, you simply cannot stay positive for long.
This means maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet, developing a regular fitness regimen, getting enough sleep every night, and taking time to relax. When you invest in your physical well-being, you decrease your stress level and give yourself the energy necessary to conquer your goals week after week.
Step 4. Practice Positive Visualization.
A clear, powerful vision can help keep you focused. Develop a positive, exciting picture of the Legacy Business and life you want to build. Imagine what life would look like once you achieve your goals.
Spend a few quiet moments each day replaying this vision in your mind. When you visualize success enough, it slowly becomes a more tangible reality. It also helps motivate you to do the work necessary to achieve that reality!
Of course, working with a business development consultant and accountability coach can also help you maintain a positive outlook and stay focused on achieving your goals. At Celeste Giordano Coaching, I’ve helped entrepreneurs eliminate the negative habits and thought processes holding them back from overcoming obstacles and boosting profitability.
Contact me to learn how to maintain a positive outlook and develop the practical tools necessary to Double Plus your income this year.
I’m thrilled to share with you our latest edition of The Blueprint Magazine. This month’s theme is “Unlocking Your Full Potential!”
A few articles in this month’s issue dive further into this topic:
- “New Year’s Resolutions: Make Them Simple and Easy to Accomplish” by Becca Tebon on page 7
- “Why Small Businesses Outsource IT Support and Services” by Jason Rush on page 8
- “Why 4D Communication is the Better Way of Selling” by Brigitta Hoeferle on page 15″
- Small Simple Changes Make All the Difference” by Joan Williams on page 19″
- Moving from Comfort with Courage” by Pauline Duncan-Thrasher on page 20
Celeste Giordano’s mission is to help business owners develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to “double-plus” their income and become effective and inspirational leaders in their fields. Whether it’s taking your successful business to the next level or starting a new venture, she will teach you the exact skills and strategies you need to enroll more quality prospects, build a rock-solid team, and break through obstacles to achieve real profit and lasting success. Celeste is a professional business growth specialist, a master sales strategist, and dynamic speaker with 40 years experience in direct sales and managing high-performing teams.
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