Hey Reader,
I hope the new year is off to a great start! But if not, remember: while some things are beyond your control, there are many others that you can influence. Focus on what you can control to turn the remaining 300+ days into your best year yet.
In my last newsletter, I shared a nonconventional approach to goal setting. If you missed it, you can read it here.
Today, I want to talk about belief.
I recently came across a staggering statistic: 90% of the decisions we make are driven by limiting beliefs.
As children, we believed we were strong, smart, and capable of anything. We were fearless, adventurous, and didn’t care what others thought. If your current self-perception is far from that, what changed? Why did we start listening to a voice that belittles our potential?
Here’s the truth: You can set the most ambitious goals for 2025, but if you don’t believe you can achieve them, your chances of success will be no greater than in 2024.
So, how do we break this cycle?
Here are some simple steps to start changing your mindset:
1. Identify the Two Voices in Your Mind
At any given moment, there are two contradicting voices in your mind: one that says you can, and the other that tells you that you can’t. Over time, you’ve been conditioned to ignore the first voice because the second one is louder. The good news is, that you can retrain yourself to hear the empowering voice. Here’s how:
2. Speak Your Truth
When the limiting belief voice speaks, stop and counter it with the opposite thought. For example:
• Limiting belief: “I don’t have the skills.”
• Your truth: “My 7 years of (work)experience have equipped me with the skills I need, and I’m fully capable of learning whatever is needed to reach my next level.”
• Limiting belief: “People like me can’t achieve this.”
• Your truth: “Others may not, but I'm destined to break the mold. My future is not defined by my past but by my potential.”
3. Escalate If In Doubt
But what if the 'I can' voice is weak and the limiting belief constantly overrides it? Then it's time to listen to the One who created you. The mastermind behind Tesla certainly knows all the features he has built into the vehicle. So does your Designer. The potential inside of you is waiting to be unleashed if you'd only believe what He sees in you and allow His voice to set the tone for your life.
4. Take Action, One Step at a Time
As you reshape your beliefs, stretch your confidence by taking aligned actions. If your goal is to start a side business, break it down into smaller steps and celebrate each win. Use tools like vision boards and daily affirmations to remind you of where you’re headed and keep you motivated.
If this year is going to be any different, we'll have to dare to do things just a little differently than we did before.
Before I close, I want to share that I’ll be publishing the newsletter and social media content less often in the coming months. I’m working on a new project that requires more of my time. But I have no doubt you’ll continue working on your own goals and side business. And if you have any questions you can always reach me.
You can do it! Make this an exceptional year.
Successfully,
Rozanne
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