Identify Counter Mindsets and Make Positive Changes

If you tend to shy away from new challenges, it may be directly related to a fixed mindset that relies on destructive patterns from faulty learning and lowered self-concept. People who rely on a fixed mindset to manage their life often believe that some people are born with the ability to succeed, while others don't possess this unattainable gift. A growth mindset creates a love of tackling new challenges and a resilience that is essential for achieving goals like losing weight. In defining the hierarchy of needs, Maslow concluded, "If you deliberately plan to be less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you'll be deeply unhappy for the rest of your life."

By changing your mindsets, you are able to make sustainable changes in your life that will make a real difference. Check out the tips provided below:

• Identify Counter Mindsets - It's hard to remain positive when your inner voice is following a bad mindset. Learn to recognize your disparaging voice. You can't change things that you haven't acknowledged.
• It's Time to Flip the Switch - It is not enough to simply write it down. Take action. Even if you wrong, you still making progress and focusing on a positive change.
• Believe Change is Possible - It is not enough to simply create an action plan, because you only grow when you take an action. Remember, it is just a thought until you decide to do something about it.
• Start Small and Finish Big - Do not fear making mistakes. They should be used to strengthen your resolve and become the building blocks for growing your self-confidence.
• Focus on Your Pace Only - If you are obsessed, your thinking may be critically flawed. Some combination of working hard towards your goal and taking a moment to reflect on your achievements is also important.

Habitual behaviors that may be holding you back are not easily broken. However, if you break your current pattern of behaviors enough times, you begin to alter the habit while gaining new clarity. Once you trade in your fixed beliefs for a growth mindset, devoting time every day to repeating your new habits will make it feel like you've been doing this for a long time. Unlike self-criticism, relying on self-inquiry can trigger your problem solving capabilities and help you find innovation solutions to your problems. So, always focus on your progress to keep yourself on track.