Mindset swaps for better well-being

Try these suggestions to alter your mindset, helping you stay on track to attain more positive well-being.

Stop viewing challenges as roadblocks—instead, see them as opportunities to grow

Rather than operating from a “fixed” or rigid mindset believing you are simply not able to change things, adopt a “growth” mindset. Identify what didn’t work and see slip-ups as learning experiences to do better next time.

Adjust your inner self-talk from “I can’t” or “I won’t” to “I can” and “I will.”

Choosing positive self-talk helps stoke self-confidence and your chances of achieving what you set out to do. Instead of saying “I can’t make good presentations,” tell yourself, “I will prepare better and make more effective presentations.”

Switch from settling for “what is” and focus on “what could be.”

Explore your choices and work-arounds for any obstacles. If the gym is too pricey to keep to regular workouts, join a local walking/hiking group to build stamina.

Change from dwelling on your mistakes to focusing on your successes

Recall what went right when you faced small or large challenges in the past.

View your body’s stress signals as motivation

For instance, think of your racing mind and pounding heart when facing a job change, as a challenge to take steps to ensure success.

Open up to critical feedback as a call to action vs. getting defensive

For example, if friends remark about your competitiveness during interactions learn basic listening skills for more rewarding relationships.

Remember, you can change your thinking to move toward better well-being!

** Adapted from Health Advocate