3. Post It
Psychology says that the more you see your goals and meditate/focus on them, the higher your chance of hitting them is. It is a fun and easy way to strengthen your mindset by putting your goals front and center to see them all over the place as you go about your daily routine.
4. Do a Power Hour
This one is simple! Block one hour into your calendar and watch inspiring content that will motivate you to be your best self! When we feel overwhelmed, tired, and need to re-energize ourselves, watching inspiring content can often get us back on track.
5. Start 10/10/10
Inspired by Warren Rustand, choose greatness by starting each day with 10 minutes of reading, 10 minutes of thinking, and 10 minutes of writing. It only takes 12 hours a month, costs zero dollars, and can change your life. The investment is so small in comparison to your reward.
6. Retreat & Treat
Very often, we think that if we work harder, we will get more done. But more often than not, if we take a step back and get strategic, we end up accomplishing more. Plan a one-day personal retreat where you turn off all electronics, go to a place you feel at peace, and spend the day reading, thinking and planning.
7. Start Meditating
Meditation won’t take away the challenges, worries, and world events, but it can help us manage our minds and how we react to these stressors. Maintaining a healthy mindset helps us stay clear on what we can and can’t control and can make a noticeable difference in how we approach each day. Start a simple meditation practice that will only take a few minutes each morning, helping you start your day in the right state of mind — calm.
8. Do Monthly “I Will” Days
So many of us suffer from the “Yes” syndrome. We want to help others as much as we can and, oftentimes, end up spreading ourselves thin by promising to do things we don’t have the time for and then feeling guilty for under-delivering. Schedule a monthly “I Will” Day into your calendar where you re-prioritize, delegate, or apologize, and then get back into action.
Let us know in the comments below which one you plan on implementing, and if you have practices you do that help you build and keep a strong mindset.
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Before we get into practical tips and best practices to building a stronger mindset, let’s talk about getting unstuck for those of you who feel like things are just not quite right at the moment.
