Mood: Is Your Mindset Keeping You from Reaching Your Goals?

From day to day, what does your outlook look like? Do you believe your goals are achievable? Do you implement your beliefs into every step you take towards your goals? Do you ever find yourself thinking “I can’t”? When presented with a new challenge, do you sincerely believe you can conquer it?

Research shows that an open/growth mindset leads to better achievement of your goals. When you remain open to each possibility for your success, it helps you stay committed to your personal journey no matter what twists and turns may arise.

A growth mindset assists with:

• Resilience through highs and lows
• Commitment to an exercise and nutrition plan
• Openness to feedback and constructive criticism
• Self-control and self-efficacy
• Joy for the whole journey

Take a moment to step back and monitor your mindset. Remember each part of your wellness journey is different from the last one and most definitely different than someone else’s journey. Approach your journey without judgment of yourself. Approach it with awareness and openness to change and growth. Allow yourself to try new things and to stay committed to what you know works! Swap out your “I can’t” for “not yet!” or “I’ll find another, better way!”