I feel like this is a bit of a secret weapon that often doesn’t get spoken about enough!

One, because it’s a good and constant source of fuel that helps drive you towards your goals by making a conscious effort to be just a little bit better every day…

But arguably, and more importantly, it should make you curious and able to ponder when things aren’t going as you would like because it’s the overarching commitment that everything stems from. 

I vividly recall my early days in the gym, fumbling about with a scrawny physique that had no business being in a vest. The whispers of “seen more meat on a butcher’s pencil” followed me everywhere. Despite my many mistakes, one thing I always did well was maintain a growth mindset.

Committing to this mindset protected me from the ups and downs of motivation. It forced me to turn inward and reject excuses. It became my secret weapon against self-doubt and setbacks.

To create a growth mindset, it starts with self-awareness and a willingness to challenge your beliefs.

1. Replace “can’t” with “yet”.
2. View challenges as opportunities for growth. Think of obstacles as a chance to expand your skills.
3. Understand that success takes time, effort and some failures, we often learn more by failing than getting it right the first time.
4. Seek feedback and see it as valuable guidance for improvement.
   
5. Be kind to yourself and use words of encouragement like you would to someone else. 

The secret sauce in my view is that a growth mindset takes the ownership off the achievement of any outcome and brings it more to the consistent process itself, because at the end of the day there is no finish line anyway. It’s about progress, learning, and growth every step of the way.

Embracing this mindset can be challenging, especially if you are changing the habits of a lifetime.  I’d love to help you create a growth mindset, get in touch with me to find out more.