Mindset Matters
The way we think and the patterns and beliefs we have adopted throughout our lives and hold to be true have more of an impact on the outcomes we achieve than we might think.
In essence… our mindset matters!
From the moment when we first recognise our thoughts and behaviours for what they are, we can then start the process of understanding why they might not be serving us, and we can learn strategies and techniques which will help us move forwards.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
By working on your mindset, improving your understanding of your self and what makes you tick, will enable you to move forwards in all areas of your life.
This section explores these core principles around mindset and beliefs, how they can show up, and some of the ways you can use them to your advantage…
Managing Overwhelm: Understanding the Fight, Flight or Freeze Response and Moving Past Stuckness
Overwhelm is a common experience that many people face in today's fast-paced world. It can be defined as a feeling of being overcome by a situation or task that is perceived as too difficult to handle. Overwhelm can manifest in different ways for different people, but...
6 Steps To Rebuilding Self-Worth: Overcoming Trauma from a Toxic Relationship with a Narcissist
When you find you’ve been entangled in a toxic relationship with a narcissist as I did, the scars left behind can be profound. The manipulative and self-centred behaviours narcissists use can gradually erode your self-worth, leaving you full of self-doubt and hidden...
5 Pitfalls of Procrastination: Intelligent Insights from an Snail’s Perspective
“Hey there, fellow adventurers! I’m Brian, your snail guide for this post. You might think that us snails have life all figured out, cruising along at our own pace. But let me tell you a secret: we snails struggle with procrastination too! Today, I want to share my...
The Problem with External Validation: Why Seeking Approval from Others Can Be Harmful
External validation is the act of seeking approval, recognition, and validation from others. It's a natural and instinctive human behaviour, but when it becomes excessive and the sole source of our self-worth, it can lead to a range of negative consequences. In this...
Comparisonitis: Understanding and Overcoming the Comparison Trap
Comparisonitis is a term used to describe the tendency to compare yourself to others and feel inadequate or inferior as a result. It's a common phenomenon that affects many people, especially today, in the age of social media and constant online interaction. While...
6 Lessons From Nature: Bees And Overcoming Self-Doubt
Bees are some of the most hardworking and industrious creatures on the planet. They spend their days buzzing from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollinating plants. While they may seem small and insignificant, bees play a crucial role in the ecosystem,...
The Money Paradox: How Limiting Beliefs Hold Small Business Owners Back
Every small business owner I’ve worked with has dreams of success and growth. However, despite their best efforts, many struggle to achieve their goals, with one of the most significant barriers to growth being their limiting beliefs around money. Many of us have...
The Power of Now
We spend so much time in our own heads that we miss out on so much of what is going on around us in the moment. This is why understanding the power of now is so important to fully enjoying life. Let me explain... I was arranging a call with my friend the other...
Just Take The Next Step
This global situation has brought up lots of issues for many people. The pressures and intensity of not seeing loved ones, of seeing loved ones too much, of not being able to work, or having to work when others don’t, are only a few examples. Generally through life...
Follow Your Heart Not Your Head
I had a coaching call with one of my coaches this morning, and whilst I teach self-improvement as part of the development process with my clients, I also believe in walking my talk. During our session today, we were talking about vision and goals and specifically...
