<\/p>\n
I believe the work is pretty much never done when it comes to personal growth \u2013 which mindset is a part of \u2013 we have to keep at it. And don\u2019t focus on a positive mindset the day before the job interview or the big meeting (yes, I\u2019m looking at YOU, Carine), would you prep for a marathon by doing a couple of laps round the block the day before? of course not! Developing a positive mindset is the same.<\/p>\n
So here my 10 suggestions to develop and nurture a positive mindset as a busy professional:<\/p>\n
there is something almost childlike in curiosity (and I don\u2019t mean nosey\/Grazia-style curiosity) that brings a smile to your face and fills you with enthusiasm: \u201cwhat will I discover today?\u201d, isn\u2019t it a much better way to kick off your day?<\/p>\n
the natural next step after curiosity is learning. Being in learning mode makes you \u201copen\u201d and your outlook is more positive. A leader keeps on learning and knows that she\u2019ll always have something to learn. If you think that is not the case for you then get some feedback and take stock \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
really, NOTHING is permanent, yet we spend hours, \u00a3\u00a3\u00a3, trying to make it so. Enjoy the blissful moments and accept the s*** ones. The upside is that you get to do it again, new opportunity, new choice. If you have a negative mindset you\u2019ll see it as a curse, a leader sees that as a blessing.<\/p>\n
they are part of life (and are not permanent \u2013 see above). It may seem to you that you are the only one experiencing it but, trust me, that\u2019s not the case. Use these challenges to build your resilience and, as a leader, take the learnings and move on.<\/p>\n
it’s much worse than the Bermuda one and far more common! See my article<\/a>. Those endless and pointless meetings or conversations where blame is being dished out and where victim-persecutor-rescuer go round and round. As you can imagine it does your positive mindset no favour. As a leader take responsibility but refuse to play any of these roles.<\/p>\n nurturing a positive mindset doesn\u2019t mean sticking your head in the sand and pretending challenging situations or feelings don\u2019t happen. It\u2019s important you process your emotions, your reactions and actions as they are a great source of information and build your resilience. As a leader you want to get to the insight so you can make the necessary changes, and that is developing a strong, positive mindset.<\/p>\n our language is so important as this is what our brain listens to all day long. To nurture a positive mindset it\u2019s critical you\u2019re aware of your \u201cdefault\u201d vocabulary: \u201cI\u2019m rubbish with technology\u201d why not try \u201cI need time and practice to master a new technology\u201d or \u201cI knew I was going to fail\u201d why not try \u201cI\u2019m disappointed it didn\u2019t work out, I will try a different manner next time\u201d. If you don\u2019t do it for you, do it for those around you, particularly young ones.<\/p>\n you have a roof over your head, 3 meals a day, clothes and you\u2019re in good health? You\u2019ve got a LOT to be thankful for. I\u2019m not being patronising, just stating the facts. Being aware and grateful for what you have \u2013 skills, experience as much as material things – is a powerful tool to help you switch into a more positive mindset. And at work, be thankful for your team, for the great projects you get to work on, no, it\u2019s not perfect but the picture may not be as black as you think. Have aspirations, bold ambitions but never dismiss what you already have.<\/p>\n all the above points could only lead to this one, focus on the solution. Being solution-focused demands a positive mindset. You need to be curious, in learning mode, drama-free, resilient and aware of all your skills and abilities in order to get to the best solution. A positive mindset is required to face a challenge and that is the key quality of a great leader.<\/p>\n you don\u2019t have to go it alone, all the suggestions I\u2019ve made won\u2019t prevent you from struggling to keep a positive outlook from time to time. Only last week I was faced with a challenge and felt quite defeated, I did all of the above and it helped but I was grateful to my coach and my mastermind colleagues to gather round and offer advice and support.<\/p>\n Support can take many forms: accountability partner, circle of friends, mastermind, coach, mentor. Do you prefer 1-1 interaction or group? Quite regular meet-ups or a couple of times a year? In-person or over the phone\/skype. You need to think what works best for you.<\/p>\n I hope these 10 suggestions give you ideas on how to develop and cultivate a positive mindset in these challenging, but exciting, times. What is your mindset practice?<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you have any ambition to have a fulfilling career and aspirations to be an inspirational and impactful leader you need a strong, resilient and positive mindset. A mindset that supports you during the lows and helps you keep your head clear during the highs. I believe the work is pretty much never done […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Take time to reflect:<\/h3>\n
Watch your word:<\/h3>\n
Be thankful:<\/h3>\n
Be solution-focused:<\/h3>\n
Be supported:<\/h3>\n
If you have any ambition to have a fulfilling career and aspirations to be an inspirational and impactful leader you need a strong, resilient and positive mindset. A mindset that supports you during the lows and helps you keep your head clear during the highs.<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nI believe the work is pretty much never done when it comes to personal growth \u2013 which mindset is a part of \u2013 we have to keep at it. And don\u2019t focus on a positive mindset the day before the job interview or the big meeting (yes, I\u2019m looking at YOU, Carine), would you prep for a marathon by doing a couple of laps round the block the day before? of course not! Developing a positive mindset is the same.\r\n\r\nSo here my 10 suggestions to develop and nurture a positive mindset as a busy professional:\r\n
Be curious:<\/h3>\r\nthere is something almost childlike in curiosity (and I don\u2019t mean nosey\/Grazia-style curiosity) that brings a smile to your face and fills you with enthusiasm: \u201cwhat will I discover today?\u201d, isn\u2019t it a much better way to kick off your day?\r\n
Keep learning:<\/h3>\r\nthe natural next step after curiosity is learning. Being in learning mode makes you \u201copen\u201d and your outlook is more positive. A leader keeps on learning and knows that she\u2019ll always have something to learn. If you think that is not the case for you then get some feedback and take stock ;)\r\n
Nothing is permanent:<\/h3>\r\nreally, NOTHING is permanent, yet we spend hours, \u00a3\u00a3\u00a3, trying to make it so. Enjoy the blissful moments and accept the s*** ones. The upside is that you get to do it again, new opportunity, new choice. If you have a negative mindset you\u2019ll see it as a curse, a leader sees that as a blessing.\r\n
Rejection and so-called failure:<\/h3>\r\nthey are part of life (and are not permanent \u2013 see above). It may seem to you that you are the only one experiencing it but, trust me, that\u2019s not the case. Use these challenges to build your resilience and, as a leader, take the learnings and move on.\r\n
Avoid the \u201cKarpman drama triangle\u201d:<\/h3>\r\nit's much worse than the Bermuda one and far more common! See my article<\/a>. Those endless and pointless meetings or conversations where blame is being dished out and where victim-persecutor-rescuer go round and round. As you can imagine it does your positive mindset no favour. As a leader take responsibility but refuse to play any of these roles.\r\n
Take time to reflect:<\/h3>\r\nnurturing a positive mindset doesn\u2019t mean sticking your head in the sand and pretending challenging situations or feelings don\u2019t happen. It\u2019s important you process your emotions, your reactions and actions as they are a great source of information and build your resilience. As a leader you want to get to the insight so you can make the necessary changes, and that is developing a strong, positive mindset.\r\n
Watch your word:<\/h3>\r\nour language is so important as this is what our brain listens to all day long. To nurture a positive mindset it\u2019s critical you\u2019re aware of your \u201cdefault\u201d vocabulary: \u201cI\u2019m rubbish with technology\u201d why not try \u201cI need time and practice to master a new technology\u201d or \u201cI knew I was going to fail\u201d why not try \u201cI\u2019m disappointed it didn\u2019t work out, I will try a different manner next time\u201d. If you don\u2019t do it for you, do it for those around you, particularly young ones.\r\n
Be thankful:<\/h3>\r\nyou have a roof over your head, 3 meals a day, clothes and you\u2019re in good health? You\u2019ve got a LOT to be thankful for. I\u2019m not being patronising, just stating the facts. Being aware and grateful for what you have \u2013 skills, experience as much as material things - is a powerful tool to help you switch into a more positive mindset. And at work, be thankful for your team, for the great projects you get to work on, no, it\u2019s not perfect but the picture may not be as black as you think. Have aspirations, bold ambitions but never dismiss what you already have.\r\n
Be solution-focused:<\/h3>\r\nall the above points could only lead to this one, focus on the solution. Being solution-focused demands a positive mindset. You need to be curious, in learning mode, drama-free, resilient and aware of all your skills and abilities in order to get to the best solution. A positive mindset is required to face a challenge and that is the key quality of a great leader.\r\n
Be supported:<\/h3>\r\nyou don\u2019t have to go it alone, all the suggestions I\u2019ve made won\u2019t prevent you from struggling to keep a positive outlook from time to time. Only last week I was faced with a challenge and felt quite defeated, I did all of the above and it helped but I was grateful to my coach and my mastermind colleagues to gather round and offer advice and support.\r\n\r\nSupport can take many forms: accountability partner, circle of friends, mastermind, coach, mentor. Do you prefer 1-1 interaction or group? Quite regular meet-ups or a couple of times a year? In-person or over the phone\/skype. You need to think what works best for you.\r\n\r\nI hope these 10 suggestions give you ideas on how to develop and cultivate a positive mindset in these challenging, but exciting, times. What is your mindset practice?\r\n\r\nIf you want to discuss how to develop a leader\u2019s mindset to impact your career or have questions about this topic, I\u2019d love to carry on the conversation, just schedule a time<\/a>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[32,23,39,33],"class_list":["post-1773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leadership-en","tag-career","tag-leadership-en","tag-mindset","tag-personal-development"],"yoast_head":"\n