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4 Steps to Set Your Mind for Success
Beth Tabak
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest
fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
Marianne Williamson
How long have you waited to be happy at work? Or to write
a book? Or bring home the income you deserve? Are you your
own best support system or biggest diversion? Consider this,
the cheetah has no problem using its gift of speed. The bald
eagle easily uses its keen eyesight and ability to soar. Dolphins
joyfully display their playfulness. Imagine what is possible
for humans with our unique gift of the mind if we focus on
what serves us vs. what holds us back. Discover 4 steps to
set your mind for success.
1- Know what is limiting you~ Do you like mysteries? Here's
one that can change your life. Let's investigate. What beliefs
are at the core of who you are? Pay attention for one week
to self-limiting beliefs that show up. As a detective, be
consciously aware. Keep a journal handy to jot down notes.
Beliefs can present themselves as a label you place upon yourself
partnered with an assumption such as Single Parent- there
is only so much I can do. They can reveal themselves in a
negative statement such as "I can't be ….", "I can't do…",
" I'm not good enough", I'm not smart enough…". Beliefs may
be uncovered in an assumption such as "there's not enough
time", "that's too hard", or "he'll say 'no'". Write down
the beliefs that are restraining you from what you want.
2- Get to the source of the diversion~ A good detective digs
deeper. Whose voice is attached to the belief? How did this
belief become attached to your life? Is it legitimate? Is
it serving you? Or limiting you? Jot your notes. I have to
warn you. We hesitate to go within because we subconsciously
know what may be lurking at the source. That 4 letter word…
fear! Write down the fears you discover that are holding you
back.
3- Rewrite your limiting beliefs and fears with an unlimited
confident attitude~ Turn "I can't" into "I am", "that's too
hard" into "I know I can do this part", "I don't have enough
time" into "I know what's important and I do that first",
and "Single Parent- there's only so much I can do" to "Single
Parent- the world is my resource. It's abundant and lacks
nothing." Let me know if you need help with this. Reread your
new attitudes daily until it becomes part of who you are.
A simple task that makes an impact.
4- Stand strong and respond~ Do not give into self-limiting
beliefs! When they show up mount up. When you hear "you will
never be …" respond by saying "says who? I determine my value."
When you think "you are going to make a fool of yourself"
, respond "and I will love myself for having the guts to try."
And when you believe there is no time left for your dreams,
drop what's not as important and stand up for who you are.
Are you willing to do what it takes to set your mind for success?
Will you do the detective work to gain access to your unlimited
potential? What I want for you is to break out of the bounds
of limits and become your own best Success Coach… Starting
Now!
Copyright 2005 © Beth A. Tabak, All rights reserved.
Beth Tabak is a Business & Life Coach, columnist,
& owner of Starting Now. She is 100% committed to coaching
small business owners and professionals to grow beyond limits,
and create the business and life they keep thinking about.
Check out her Beyond Limits TeleAction program along with
complimentary classes, task list, ezines, and helpful resources
at http://www.startingnowcoaching.com
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