Mindset shifts that really work
How easy is it to change your mindset? Try these 4 tips.
Recognise your daily actions and habits matter.
Every action you take today is a vote for the person you will be next year and in 5 years time.
Build in protective factors to help manage stress such as movement, connection and meditation.
And consistency beats intensity - make daily habits automatic so you don’t have to choose to be healthy.
80 % of our actions are automatic.
In other words, we do so many tasks without thinking or choosing.
So every morning and night, embed those rituals that are going to set you up for success.
In other words, act like the person that you want to become.
2. True balance is a myth - some days work wins, some days your family will.
But your health and mental health has to be at the top of your list, no matter what.
Prioritise human connection and the quality of your relationships.
This will protect you in the face of challenges.
With every decision, ask yourself, am I acting in accordance with my values?
3. Overwhelm - ditch the ‘urgency fallacy’
Recognise that not everything has to be done straight away.
Pause and act with intention instead.
Review your to-do list and delegate, ditch, or delay.
Act with a mindset of abundance, not scarcity.
4. Win the morning - win the day.
Research from the University of Essex found less than five minutes of scrolling through social media posts of bad news is enough to lower your mood.
So delay reading negative news and social media for as long as you can - and instead build in habits such as meditation and movement to start your day in a calm, mindful way.
These simple, yet powerful mindset shifts can improve your mental health and productivity.
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What helped you shift your mindset? I would love to know.
Take care, Soph x