How to Develop a Winning Mindset and Live Life to the Fullest

emma-sumner.png  Business strategist-turned blogge.

  WWS contributor.

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You’ve probably already heard that the road to any type of success starts with a mindset shift. Instead of saying “How will I do it,” you should turn it into “I’ll find a way to do it”.

Changing your mindset and outlook to life won’t just make you think in a more positive direction – it will also actually help you perceive things you once wouldn’t have thought possible as doable, and approach any challenge in a more positive way.

However, resetting your brain and making necessary mindset changes is not as easy as it seems.

Initially, it might feel like you don’t quite understand what you should be doing or how to achieve what you’re aiming to achieve. But as long as you stay focused and decide to better your attitude and mindset – and thus improve the quality of your life in general, you will be golden.

 

Top Tips to Cultivate a Winning Mindset and Attitude

 

So, let’s see how you can cultivate and develop a winning mindset, and how it will help you live your best life.

 

Define your goals

 

Those who want to become winners should focus on winning and not on other people that are on the same journey. What this means is that you should define your goals and focus on achieving them instead of comparing yourself to others.

If, for instance, you and another person you know are working towards the same goal and they get there seemingly faster or with greater ease, instead of shifting your focus to that, you should stay focused on getting there yourself. This way, you won’t lose sight of what truly matters in the end and that is being able to achieve something you’ve worked really hard for.

Remember, winners are focused on winning, and those who are not are focused on the winners.

 

Be ready to give yourself an extra push

 

Getting to where you want to be in life will require some serious work. Those who are winners certainly didn’t stop trying after a failed attempt – and neither should you.

You need to be ready to give that extra push and do whatever it takes to achieve what you truly want. Otherwise, ask yourself do you really want it if you’re not ready to work hard to achieve it.

Nobody became a winner by solely wishing for it and neither will you. That being said, however, without honestly wishing to achieve something you won’t really stand a chance of doing so.

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Take it slow and steady - don’t rush

 

Keep in mind that everything that’s worth getting will require not only hard work, but patience as well. No matter how much you want it, you can’t really reach your goals overnight. Instead, you will need to work hard, give it your best and wait for everything to start paying off.

Ask yourself this: Would you pluck out a rose just because it didn’t blossom a day after you’ve planted it? If your answer is no, chances are you already have a winner’s mindset. If it’s yes, on the other hand, this article might not be for you.

 

Incorporate fun ways to stay motivated

 

Aside from working hard and keeping your eyes on the prize, you also need to find fun ways to keep yourself motivated. Even the most successful among us sometimes feel downcast and can’t find enough motivation to keep going. That's where fun activities and physical games come in to keep you energized. Break a sweat outdoors, it'll make you happy and healthy.

If you ever find yourself feeling like this, it’s important to snap out of it however you can. You can also fill your working environment with things that make you happy, motivated and inspired. For example, browse for motivational quotes and sayings about success and pin them within eyeview in your workspace to boost your mood and lift your spirit.

Adopt a positive mindset throughout and say no to negativity in your life. Do this by finding out what motivates you and paying special attention to it whenever you feel the need.

 

Believe in yourself and your dreams

 

If you don’t believe in your dreams, how do you expect others to do so? First, you need to believe in something in order to be able to make it a reality. If your beliefs can easily be shaken, chances are that you – yourself are not too sure about them.

Once you start believing in your dreams, nobody will be able to stand in your way of achieving them. So, if you stumble, fall down, encounter some setback or fail, get up and try again. Continue working towards your goals, learning from your setbacks and making better decisions.

Believe that you can achieve your goals – no matter what it takes – and plan, work to achieve them. Sooner than you know it, you’ll find yourself enjoying the fruit of your labor. 

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Stay the course - don’t be distracted

 

No matter what shinny thing or distraction comes up and tries to steal your attention and focus from your goals, be strong and stay focused. Stay totally committed to your goals and always keep your eyes on the price. Consistency is a vital ingredient for success.

And instead of focusing on things that are out of your control and reach, start focusing on the things that you can actually do to get to the place you want to be at. Otherwise, you’ll soon find yourself lacking courage and motivation to even try and reach your dreams.

Rather than simply and always focusing on the problem, focus on finding solutions because that’s the only way you will actually be able to make progress and overcome in life.

 

Conclusion

 

The way you perceive things in life and the way you choose to act upon those perceptions is what makes you – you. However, if you find that your current way of thinking is pulling you back and preventing you from achieving great things, then changing your mindset towards the more positive side is the way to go and turn things around. Once you manage to do so, you will be surprised how happier, more fulfilled and successful your life will become.


Emma Sumner is a business strategist-turned blogger. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand and is a passionate traveler and yoga aficionado. Emma is in love with coffee, interior design, books, and good vibes. Follow her on Twitter and LinkedIn.