Category Archives: Mindset

How to Develop a Flexible Mindset, part 1

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Like changing any other set of behaviors or beliefs, embracing a flexible mindset requires practice, using lots of different strategies, and probably lots of setbacks, as well.

The following activities and tips, though, are tried and tested and can help you start to have a more flexible way of thinking.

Embrace the Unknown

Developing a growth mindset is the foundation for flexible thinking. Reframing your thoughts is essential to adapting this mentality. Whenever you meet an obstacle, you have to retrain your brain to think of this as an opportunity, not defeat.

You must stop thinking of things as setbacks and start considering what you could learn. Instead of the negative thoughts that generally go with a challenge, ask yourself, why not?

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How to Win Back Your Motivation, part 2

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(This is part 2 of a 2 part series)

  1. Realize it’s Not About the Money – even when it is

Don’t feel you have to hang on to any client who is sucking the joy out of going to work, no matter how much he or she is paying you.

If a client is making you doubt yourself, feel bullied, or is just plain unpleasant and draining, release that client and reclaim your time. Use that time slot to recharge or brainstorm, or put out new material.

When you act and release energy-sapping clients, you are actually making room for better clients to come along. Believe it: You’ll soon fill that gap!

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How to Win Back Your Motivation, part 1

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How do you help your clients to motivate themselves? You ask questions, encourage them, call them out on avoidant or excuse-based behavior, praise them for steps forward. All of this you can apply to yourself – become your own client.

That’s one useful tip… and here are twenty-one more ideas to win back your motivation and fall in love with your work all over again.

  1. Recognize that Goals and Paths are Two Different Things

You’ve been focusing on your goal but not really getting closer. Your business is much too busy, and you feel like you’re expending all your energy on clients.

If this is happening to you, you’ve likely wandered off the path towards your goal. Re-evaluate your path: Is it moving you forward? Are you letting yourself get caught on tangents?

Lack of progress can diffuse motivation. Rethink your path and set it up to really move you forward.

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