The Simplicity Yet Impactful Nature of Mindset

What is Mindset?

What is this mystical term that is bounced around and at times perceived to be a “non-tangible” and “non measurable” term?

As a Business Strategist most people would call me analytical. My brain works a little like a computer motherboard, bringing various pieces of the puzzle together whilst analysing variables and then placing an overarching risk mitigation framework over the top of everything.

However, before I do all of that there are a few key strategies that are at play, because not everything I do comes from a “scientific” and analytical framework.

First and foremost is my willingness and ability to be present. That means to listen to all the things that are being shared and to hear the things that are being avoided, not said. Being present allows me to remove my personal attachments and views to what is being shared so I can better understand the person I am in the presence of.

This is what I call being “Intentionally Conscious”.

As I now begin to equip you with the ability to set your own Mindset, know that this is a strategy and that there is a framework.

What is the framework to having a successful mindset?

• TRUST & BELIEF

It begins with trust and belief. Placing yourself in a position where you look inward and trust within yourself that you have the ability to do what you intend is critical. Your belief in your ability is the beginning of framing yourself up for success.

When we look inward, we build a muscle that has been allowed to sit dormant because society sees it as a soft skill that serves no purpose: Your intuition. Your intuition will always serve you when you begin to believe that your inner self will always guide you.

• COURAGE

As you develop trust and belief in yourself, you then build on this through courage. Our ability to be courageous is about seeing and feeling the fear, but navigating through it despite what others many say or think, because we believe in what we know within ourselves.

Having the courage to expand barriers is about our ability to reflect on things without regret. This is a skill that is rarely developed and the one thing that develops fear.

• YOUR INNER VOICE

For many of us, that inner voice is the voice of fear and trepidation. It is an internal mechanism that often raises its head by playing safe. The default in these instances is to draw on the past and most often than not, it is about a childhood experience of perception of what has occurred; our belief system that raises its head to prevent us from playing big.

Our ability to strengthen this point arises from acknowledging it and allowing it to know that you are aware of it but that you indeed have “GOT IT”.

• BEING KIND

Kindness is a gift we all have but seldom use, especially toward ourselves. When we learn the skill of being kind to ourselves, we then show others how they can do it too. Once we have mastered this, the next step is to be kind to others, no matter the circumstances.

Mindset is about honouring ourselves and the person we choose to become so that, in every situation, we can choose to be kind. Our response in any given moment has the ability to change an outcome, and if we keep kindness at top of mind, we can achieve the best outcome possible no matter the situation.

In challenging times, kindness defuses every circumstance.

• THE GIFT OF ENABLEMENT

I use the word enablement as I believe we all have the ability to empower ourselves, therefore it is about enabling ourselves to believe what is possible. The art of language is the key here. When we begin the mindset process with a belief that all is possible, we are enabling ourselves to create the roadmap. It begins with a thought, is followed by language, and enacted as the outcome.

This process highlights that it is now up to us to take action.

• INVESTING IN OUR DEVELOPMENT

We are often reminded of the “Growth Mindset” but, without an investment, this does not happen. We all have the ability to grow but we also know that the deepest growth occurs when we are challenged. Creating the space that challenges us beyond our current disposition rarely happens when we stretch ourselves though as we tend to have a safety mechanism that kicks in, to justify to ourselves why we can’t stretch any further.

Investing in personal growth delivers professional growth and this occurs best when we become accountable to someone else.

• DETACH BEHAVIOUR

This is an important aspect to creating a strong mindset. Our ability to look at a behaviour separately to the person and to ourselves is vital as, strategically, it allows us to stand to the side and reflect on the situation with an unbiased perspective.

We are all great solution providers for others but, if we are involved, we get caught in the emotion that keeps us in a loop of what has just occurred. If we are to create a positive mindset, then we need to allow ourselves the opportunity to step aside and leave behind any attachment to the situation so we bring clarity to the situation.

This will be challenging to do, because we are so close to the situation, but being kind to yourself and acknowledging that you also are having an inner dialogue will build resilience and this enables you to create a new framework that allows your new found mindset to kick in.

• JOY

This is the biggest shift in building the new foundational mindset change. Becoming aware of the things that bring you joy and working towards this daily will ensure that your frame of mind is not only centred but grounded. When you do this, you live life in flow and are filled with joy.

Challenges occur but you do not hold onto them. Your energy and vibration is always at a peak. You do not get stuck on the small stuff and you prioritise the things that matter most to you because they bring you JOY.

• CELEBRATING

Celebrating who we choose to become and the steps we take to get there is a mindset shift. With each milestone, there is a new barrier that has been broken and these small wins need to be celebrated.

As we celebrate, we also look to our side and celebrate others with us. In this act of kindness to ourselves and those around, we give permission to others to do the same.

Celebrating reframes is also important, as it is not always about a win, but also the opportunity we have taken to pause and to change direction.

• HUMILITY

Humility incorporates vulnerability. When we are able to bring the whole of ourselves to every situation, we are also able to recognise our weaknesses as well as our strengths and this allows others to see us in our most vulnerable situations.  

There is no greater joy for someone else but to be able to step up and support you, so being able to accept help is a gift you can give that allows others to feel like they have contributed and are of value.

As someone who is driven by my values, integrity, ethics, and respect sit at the core of who I am and what I do. Therefore I am mindful of the way I step forward in life and in business. Mindset plays a huge role everyday and it begins with meditation so I begin my day with gratitude.

Mindset is a game changer and when you learn to live life with these practices, you live life in flow and full of joy.

Where will you begin you day tomorrow? What are the mindset changes you will apply to bring you the joy that you deserve?