Mid-Week Motivation

Next time you’re facing a challenging situation, pay attention to your thoughts.

If you are anything like I used to be, my thoughts were all negative.

I would ask questions such as, “Why does this always happen to me?”

“Why can’t I ever catch a break?”

“Will I ever get out of this situation?”

Our perspective regarding challenges matters more than anything.

Instead of looking at a challenge as a bad thing, start thinking of a challenge as an opportunity for growth.

We cannot grow without challenges.

Challenges present us with the perfect opportunity to build our confidence.

The best experiences in my life came on the other side of overcoming a tough challenge.

Next time you’re facing a challenge, start thinking to yourself, “This challenge is presenting me with an opportunity to grow. I got this, one step at a time.”

You’ll never fail in life when you approach a challenge with this kind of attitude and take action.

Exercise: From Limiting to Liberating: The Perspective Shift

Step 1: Identify the Unhelpful Perspective

What’s a thought or belief you’ve been holding that’s keeping you stuck or pulling you away from who you want to become?

How do you usually see yourself or the situation when you’re in this mindset?

Example: I always mess things up, so I shouldn’t try anything new.

Step 2: Explore the Impact

When you believe this, how do you show up?

What actions or choices do you make from this place?

How does it affect your growth, relationships, or sense of purpose?

Example: When I believe I always mess things up, I procrastinate, I don’t take risks, and I stay in the same place. it makes me feel stuck and ashamed.

Step 3: Investigate the Truth

Where did this perspective come from?

Is it 100% true, or are there times when it hasn’t been true?

What might this belief be trying to protect you from?

Example: It came from growing up with critical parents. It’s not true all the time, I’ve done hard things before. Maybe it’s just trying to keep me from being hurt.

Step 4: Define Who You Want to Become

Who are you becoming?

What qualities, mindset, or actions does this future version of you live by?

How would they respond to challenges or setbacks?

Example: I’m becoming someone who takes action even when it’s hard. I want to be brave, consistent, and compassionate with myself.

Step 5: Reframe the Perspective

What is more supportive, true, and empowering way of seeing this situation?

What belief or thought would help you take the next right step from your future identity?

Example:

Old Perspective: I always mess things up.

Empowered Perspective: I’ve made mistakes, but I learn and grow stronger from them.

Step 6: Anchor the New Perspective

What’s one action you can take today that reflects this new belief?

What reminder, mantra, or visual cue can you use to keep this new perspective top of mind?

Example:

Mantra: Progress, not perfection.

Action: Reach out to schedule a discovery call with one new client.

Cue: Set a phone wallpaper that says, “Act like the future you.”

Stay positive and take action!

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