4 Steps to Set Your Mind for Success
Marianne Williamson once said, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” This quote speaks to the idea that we often hold ourselves back because we are afraid of our own potential. We may be hesitant to pursue our dreams, ask for what we deserve, or take risks because we don’t believe we’re capable. However, what if we embraced our unique talents and focused on what serves us rather than what holds us back? Setting your mind for success involves developing a positive and productive mindset that enables you to achieve your goals and aspirations.Here are four steps to help set your mind for success.
Step 1: Identify your limiting beliefs. Pay attention for one week to self-limiting beliefs that show up in your thoughts. Keep a journal handy to jot down notes. Beliefs can present themselves as a label you place upon yourself or in negative statements such as “I can’t be…” or “I’m not good enough.” Write down the beliefs that are restraining you from what you want.
Step 2: Investigate the source of your limiting beliefs. Whose voice is attached to the belief? How did this belief become attached to your life? Is it serving you, or limiting you? Write down the fears you discover that are holding you back.
Step 3: Rewrite your limiting beliefs and fears with an unlimited confident attitude. Turn “I can’t” into “I am,” “that’s too hard” into “I know I can do this part,” and “I don’t have enough time” into “I know what’s important, and I do that first.” Let me know if you need help with this. Reread your new attitudes daily until it becomes part of who you are.
4 Steps to Set Your Mind for Success
Step 4: Stand strong and respond. Do not give into self-limiting beliefs! When they show up, mount up. When you hear “you will never be…” respond by saying “says who? I determine my value.” When you think “you are going to make a fool of yourself,” respond “and I will love myself for having the guts to try.” And when you believe there is no time left for your dreams, drop what’s not as important and stand up for who you are. Cultivate a growth mindset: A growth mindset involves believing that your abilities can be developed through hard work and dedication. Embrace challenges, learn from feedback, and keep striving for improvement.
Are you willing to do what it takes to set your mind for success? Will you do the detective work to gain access to your unlimited potential? It’s time to break out of the bounds of limits and become your own best success coach, starting now!
