Author: Luay Rahil / Source: Lifehack
Most people struggle with mastering their mindset, they feel stuck in their lives, careers, and relationships. They struggle to find a way to move forward. They have big dreams, but they feel like something is holding them back.
If you feel this way, you are not alone.
Most people want to increase their productivity and profitability. They want to have better relationships and better lives. However, getting unstuck is about having a better mindset and tactics. Ignoring the mindset will not lead to durable change.
In this article, I will mention five questions that have the potential to help you master your mind, gain a better understanding of your emotions, manage your time better and help you get unstuck.
A positive mindset is the most powerful weapon in your quest for success. The road to success is hard, it is full of obstacles, and adversity. If you doubt yourself, you won’t be able to attain the success that you deserve.
Mastering your mindset requires you to unleash your inner strength, avoid negative self-talk, and ask yourself the tough questions:
1. What Is Holding You Down?
“The hard choices—what we most fear doing, asking, saying—these are very often exactly what we most need to do.” — Tim Ferris
My inner voice held me down for a long time. It convinced me that I was not smart enough, strong enough or good enough to do what I was trying to do. I finally learned to silence my inner voice and go after my dreams.
If you feel stuck and your inner voice is holding you down. Ignore that voice.
Some people allow fears to keep them stuck in their situations.
Fear has the ability to keep you stuck and control your mindset. Tim Ferris silence his fear by stating his fear out loud,“By becoming familiar with the worst case scenario, you begin to melt the fear holding you back.”
He designed an exercise called ‘fear-setting,”[1] Ferris learned when he faced his fear on paper, it was easier to defeat it in real life. He understood that fear was holding him down and preventing him from accomplishing his goals.
What is holding you down?
2. Whose Permission Are You Looking For?
“You Don’ t need permission to chase your dreams. Go execute.” — Gary Vaynerchuk
You do not need anyone’s permission to be yourself and to share your gifts. Gary Vaynerchuk, a serial entrepreneur and New York Times Best Selling Author, wants to write a new book about giving yourself permission to do your thing.[2] He believes that the only permission you need to be yourself is your own permission. Give yourself permission to be great.
When you want something, go for it. Do not wait for others to approve your choices. If you want to quit your job, quit. You do not need your friend’s approval to do it. If you want to improve your relationships with your kids, start today. You do not need your ex-wife permission to do it. If you want to lose weight, start eating healthy. Do not worry about what other people think of you.
As a little kid, I was fascinated by writing short stories, but I was too afraid of what other people would say about my writing. I was waiting to be picked, for someone to tap on my shoulder, and ask me to write. I was waiting for permission.
If you want to do something, stop asking for permission, and go make great things happen. When you succeed, your fans will show up, do not worry about them, start shipping your work.
3. What Ignites Your Fire?
“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.” — Ferdinand Foch
If you want to get unstuck and grow, you need to start asking yourself, “What ignites my fire?” Answering this question will get you closer to your goals, and it will help you master your mindset.
Find out what ignites your fire. What makes you happy? What drives you?
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