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Do you feel like life is one big uphill struggle? A never-ending cycle of work, hustle, and more work? The truth is, having the right attitude can make all the difference and literally change your life - for better or worse. As business owners, our way of thinking has a huge impact on not only our personal lives but also our success in the workplace. We have to be mindful that a positive outlook can reap tremendous rewards whereas a negative outlook could contribute to stagnation and burnout. In this blog post, we'll explore how having either an upbeat or downbeat approach to life affects us as business owners - so let's get started!
Here are some tips for shifting your mindset.
Identify - The first step is identifying why you are in a negative mindset. And secondly, breaking down your patterns and breaking out! (Do you generally have guardwalls up? Do you look at things more negatively? Are you quick to cut someone off?)
Challenge - Challenging yourself is an effective way to start understanding yourself better, and to begin the shift! Here are some great questions to ask yourself:
Who can I show kindness to today?
What inspires me?
What am I proud of myself for doing or accomplishing?
What can I learn from this experience?
How can I inspire others?
Who can I invite into my life to mentor me?
Develop - Here are some practices I recommend for you to adapt to your life
Don’t rush to “I can’t”
Focus on progress
Be teachable
Be willing to try new things or a new way
Failure isn’t final, it’s only a test run as long as you keep trying
When it comes to life, attitude really is a major key. Different people find different approaches work for them, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution—so find what works for you. Whether it's daily positive affirmations, motivational speeches, mentorship or something else entirely—make sure you fill your life with the attitude that serves you best. And while having a good attitude is important, remember: sometimes it’s ok to take a break. Make sure you love yourself and carve out time to recharge so that when you come back around your attitude is stronger than ever. Whatever approach works best for you, don’t forget that the right attitude can ultimately help you create your reality and make things happen in life. So don’t underestimate its power—it may just be the difference between success and failure!
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