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As if we needed more incentive to find our true north, studies have found that identifying with the concept of true self leads to a stronger sense of well-being and purpose.
It sounds easy enough to achieve in theory, but we all have mental hang-ups that get in the way of realizing our fullest potential and becoming our best selves. The good news is you can overcome these obstacles with tools which will help elevate your thinking so you can live authentically. Whether you want to gain physical, mental, or financial health, improve the quality of your relationships, or level up your career, shifting your mindset will give you the boost you need to transform your life by reshaping your beliefs.
You have limiting beliefs, rather than “unlimiting” beliefs.
No matter where your preconceived notions were formed—your upbringing, education, past experiences, relationships, society, media—they make a difference in whether you run the marathon or quit before you even begin, are part of a loving relationship or find dating hopeless, or discover your passion or remain stuck at a dead-end jobs, Your beliefs may be the single greatest determining factor of what your future will look like.
To identify beliefs, you need to switch from limited to unlimited and ask what false narratives have kept you from chasing your dreams or being the best version of yourself. Try unlimiting any negative beliefs that have become the soundtrack of your life with affirmations, journaling, or visualization. The more you practice turning those I can’ts into I cans, the more it’ll become second nature.
You define success as accomplishing instead of becoming.
We all strive to be “successful,” but we’re so focused on the end goal that we don’t acknowledge or enjoy the journey and what we pick up along the way.
So, how do we adopt a becoming mindset? It takes developing good character and healthy relationships. Here’s a foolproof formula: Follow through on your promises, treat everyone kindly, reflect on whether your actions align with your future best self, nurture meaningful connections by spending quality time and practicing open communication, and set and respect boundaries. In other words, focus less on what you want to accomplish and more on who you want to be.
You don’t practice enough mindfulness.
Between limiting beliefs, endless mind chatter, comparisons on social media, and the everyday pressures of work and relationships, it’s no wonder we get stuck in ruts. But when we are mindful of our actions—from how we spend our time to who we spend our time with—we can realize our purpose and potential. When you are self-aware, you are mindful of what is happening to you and in you, rather than letting it consume and overwhelm you.Self-awareness allows you to discover where you are now so you can get to where you truly want to be.
You’re not connected to a “why.”
Your “why,” or your purpose in life, is going to look different than your BFF’s or your S.O.’s, but it will be the missions, passions, or dreams that make you excited to wake up every day. The point is that finding a passion or mission that you connect deeply to allows you to feel like your life has value, meaning, and a specific purpose. When you live life with purpose, you adjust your lifestyle choices and behaviors to align with it (AKA best-self energy).
-Mimi ❤️
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