Do you ever daydream about a life that feels truly amazing? Maybe it's mastering a new skill, or simply having confidence to do the things you want to do. That's actually the first step of living your dream life - visualizing and feeling yourself doing the “dream thing”.
The key to making those daydreams reality is within your mindset. Let's explore 18 ways to think differently, see the world with a fresh perspective, and unlock the potential to create your dream life.
Avoid The Dummy Tax
“In the same way there is no reason to re-invent the proverbial wheel, there is no reason to pay the “dummy tax” or make the same mistakes these more experienced individuals made and are willing to share with you.” - David Meltzer
David Meltzer, often associated with the “dummy tax”, was the inspiration for Tom Cruise's character in "Jerry McGuire". At one point David lost $100 Million dollars. He refers to the mistakes he made as paying the dummy tax.
What Is a Mindset Shift?
It's a change in your attitude and beliefs. How you feel and what you believe about yourself and situations can change with a mindset shift.
Why Are Shifts Important?
Mindset shifts are important parts of our personal growth. They can impact our health, relationships, outlook on life, and finances.
How Do You Shift Your Mindset?
Small steps are my favorite way to shift my mindset because they’re manageable. Over time small steps add up to big results and I've gathered 18 ideas for you try out.
18 Mindset Shifts To Live Your Dream Life Now
#1 Focus On Strengths
What would happen if you focused on improving what you’re really good or great at? Anything that you give your attention and energy to will grow. So, don't fixate on the things you don’t do well. Keep learning and improving on what you do best.
#2 Believe In Your Full Potential
Sometimes you have a roadblock keeping you from reaching your dream life. If you can believe in your ability to change just one aspect of your circumstances, and repeat that self-belief each day, you will be on your way to making the changes necessary to live
#3 Be Clear On Who You Want To Be
If you want to become a better version of yourself you need to define what that looks like. Realizing your dreams hinges on defining the person you want to transform into. Imagine who you'll be and how you'll act once you achieve your goals. Then start living as that version.
#4 Get crystal clear on what you want to do
Knowing who you want to become is an important step. Follow up a great start with knowing what you want to do. This may take some creativity or exploration. You never know when you’ll find “it” – or how many of “them” you’ll come across over your life. By it and them I mean the activity that you enjoy that leads you to your transformation into your best version of yourself.
#5 Know That Action Is Required
You’ll need to create an action plan to live the life of your dreams. Start by visualizing how your dream life will look and feel. How much income do you need to support the lifestyle? Planning the steps to make your dream life a real life will be your action plan.
#6 Take Small Steps
Designing the life and lifestyle you’ve always desired will go more smoothly if you break up the work in chunks. Doing what’s necessary will be less daunting by completing one part at a time. Before you know it tasks will done and you’re moving onto the next one.
#7 Become a Life Long Learner
Learning new ideas will keep you in a growth mindset. Equally important, if you stop learning you'll stop growing. Envision how robust your quality of life will be by always learning new points of view and concepts.
#8 Celebrate Wins, Big Or Small
Don’t dismiss your accomplishments even so the smallest success can be cause for celebration. Take time to enjoy achievements because it will boost your confidence!
#9 Attach Feelings To The Goal
Emotions are about knowing your “why”. Whenever you align your actions with your motivations you've got a solid blueprint for mindset shifts.
#10 Be Prepared For Pitfalls So You Don't Get Stuck
You already know that there's good and bad days. Prepare a plan for the difficult days prior to them happening will help you get through them. Exercise, meditation, reading a book or taking a bath can help you move past the bad days.
#11 Dream Confidently and Boldy
You are in control of your own life as the designer, doer and dreamer. Give yourself permission for big, bold ideas about your goals. Remove limitations and go after your wildest dreams. You’ll never know what happens until you try.
#12 Be Prepared To Grab Opportunities
Preparing for a successful outcome is about the process. Lean into the journey and believe the success is already on its way to you. Envision yourself after you’ve accomplished your goal. What is the next step?
#13 Don't Be Afraid To Fail
Don't be afraid to fail. In order to shift your mindset it's important to view failing as just a way of learning what not to do again.
#14 See The Process As Progress Despite The Outcome
Learning from experience comes from both successful and failed outcomes. The mindset shift helps you see them both as progress.
#15 Let Your Past Go
Let it go because the past doesn't define you in the present. It's okay to collect the best lessons learned along the way but keep moving, learning and growing.
#16 Write Down Your Goals
Writing down your goals and intentions is the best way to visually see them. Like Oprah Winfrey says, “When you see it and believe it, it’s a lot easier to achieve it.” Your goals will stay top-of-mind, and you’ll react to it and always work on it.
#17 Set Deadlines
Goals without a due date are just ideas. Move your intentions from an idea to completion with a deadline.
#18 Organize Your Dream Life Goals
The pillars that make up a good life are these 5 categories: health, relationships, finances, spirit and happiness. Create a lifestyle plan to improve and sustain these pillars. As I've noted using these categories helps you organize your actions and track your results.
Shifting Into Your Dream Life
In order to reach your dream life you'll need to shift what you believe you're capable of achieving, how you speak to yourself, what you desire for your life, and the actions you're willing to take to make it happen. Creating this new life is a blend of purposeful action and believing (and feeling) it to be the truth.
By committing to these essential shifts, you're not just chasing a dream; you're actively building the extraordinary life you deeply crave and absolutely deserve
Xoxo,
Nicole
P.S.: Get my Vision Board Checklist to help you get clear on your life goals and work on making them a reality!
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