3 easy ways to upgrade your mindset FAST
It’s normal to get impatient when you’re building and scaling a business.
To want to see results faster.
To wonder why it just isn’t showing up for you.
To slip into the occasional (or not so occasional) mindset that “nothing is working.”
And yet, patience isn’t really a huge selling point when it comes to marketing so it’s often skimmed over that it can take years of work, desire, experimentation, and resiliency to become that “overnight success.”
And yet, I don’t think this is talked about nearly enough. Not because people are dishonest, but because when something just CLICKS in your mindset it becomes your new normal.
It can be almost HARD to remember what it was like when you felt like you were struggling because it’s just so far from where you are now.
So where does that leave you, if you feel like things haven’t quite clicked yet?
If the idea of hopping on the phone still scares the hell out of you?
If saying your rates out loud still makes you feel like your heart skipped a beat?
And if you feel like you’re trying everything under the sun to make this business of yours work, and STILL nothing is happening?
Mindset. Mindset. Mindset.
There comes a point in business where you can’t get around it.
I see it again and again with my Future You clients when they first come to me because they’re typically at a point where they feel like they know what they “should” be doing to grow their business, but they haven’t been able to apply it in a way that actually yields results.
They’ve downloaded all the freebies but they’re simply collecting dust on their desktop.
They’ve bought the courses but haven’t had the mindset to follow through on them.
Heck, some of them have even worked with a coach or two but they’ve yet to see a return on that investment.
But honestly, sometimes knowing what ISN’T working is just as valuable in the search for what is.
And while I’ll be the first to admit that mindset work CAN take time because you’re shifting old patterns and programming, it can also flip like a switch in an instant. It can be the thing that changes literally everything for you.
It can be the difference between taking all the action and seeing minimal results and taking minimal action and seeing massive results.
By that I mean, I used to think that I needed to know every marketing strategy on earth—so I spent so much time taking courses, listening to podcasts, and subscribed to every newsletter under the sun.
I’d spend countless hours thinking there was something I just didn’t KNOW yet, that was holding my business back. Turns out I was the one standing in my own way. Once I got the right support and decided I didn’t even NEED to know everything—I just needed to implement a simplified marketing strategy and take action on it consistently—everything shifted.
The same way, I’ve had Future You clients who feel like they’re showing up ALL the time on Instagram, but they’re simply not talking about their business or selling in any way, so of course they’re not landing any clients from it.
When we do the mindset work so they feel more confident talking about their business and stop worrying about what others will think, the actions become easier and they see a massive shift in the leads they generate and the clients they convert.
I read a quote from Rachel Hollis recently that said, “Bad news: a lot can change in 30 days. Good news: a lot can change in 30 days.”
And I love this so much because it’s a much-needed reminder that it’s your PERSPECTIVE that makes all the difference.
I mean, I hear people freaking out all the time about how the algorithm is changing and marketing isn’t working the way it used to.
Well, if you’re in the fixed mindset that the only way to market your business is the way you are right now, then that is definitely going to feel like a major bummer.
But if you have a growth mindset that your skills are constantly evolving, this might open doors for even better ways to connect with your audience and ultimately sell more. And of course that belief is going to support you taking more of the right actions in your business!
See how perspective changes everything there!?
So today I’m bringing you some of my absolute favorite mindset hacks (I typically reserve these for paying clients so you’re in for a treat!) so you can upgrade your mindset FAST and see more results far sooner because of it.
Find a meditation you like
I’ll be honest. For the longest time, I thought meditation was a nice idea… just not for me. 😂
Turns out that I just hadn’t found one that I liked yet.
You see, I thought meditation was simply sitting silently in a room and pushing thoughts away as they came up.
I had NO idea that it could also be an incredible tool for reprogramming old beliefs, visualizing Future You, embracing new mantras, and just all around FEELING BETTER as you go about your day.
And if you ladies have been listening to my One Simple Shift podcast, you know that I am alllllll about feeling good lately because we always bring about more of the results we want when it feels good.
Two mediations I’m loving right now:
Dr. Joe Dispenza’s morning meditation. Yes, this one feels a little ‘out there’ the first time you do it, but I’ve been sticking with it and have noticed a drastic shift in how I move through my day.
Gabby Bernstein’s morning mantra meditations (in her Super Attractor mediation bundle). This one actually brought me to tears the first time I listened to it (happy tears). There’s something so soothing about Gabby’s voice and the conviction with which she reads these mantras that it’s impossible NOT to feel uplifted after this.
Yes, these are both paid offerings, BUT I love sharing simple tools you need to make BIG mindset shifts in your life and biz, so I’m offering my very own Future You meditation that will help you to start thriving in life and business NOW (not a year from now) to anyone who leaves a podcast review and emails me a screenshot. So be sure to tune into the podcast for more details on that!
Pick up a book
“I don’t have time to read”
That was the story I told myself for the longest time.
Well, ladies. Turns out I don’t have time NOT to read because books have been one of the biggest game-changers in mindset (right along with having the right support!).
Here’s what shifted:
Books are one of the easiest, most affordable, most accessible ways to upgrade your mindset and I DARE YOU not to feel changed after finishing one.
My secret to making time? Audible.
Seriously, what on earth did we do before audiobooks…???
Turns out that I drive A LOT. I mean, it makes sense—we live in the mountains after all. But all that time in the car has meant some solid dedicated time to upgrade my mindset on the regular.
Struggling to know what to pick up? These just scratch the surface of the books that have changed me forever:
Leveraging the Universe by Mike Dooley (followed closely by Playing the Matrix by the same author)
Super Attractor by Gabby Bernstein
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
The Creation Frequency by Mike Murphy
Give your brain something GOOD to focus on and I’m positive you’ll feel a drastic difference in how you feel, and consequently the results you see because of it.
Do it imperfectly
Ladies, my posts are filled with typos.
Grammar is not my strong suit.
My metaphors don’t always land in the way I hope they would.
And occasionally, I record Instagram stories without my makeup and hair done.
But it’s just not what I’m selling.
Nor do I buy into the idea that you need to be “perfect” in order to be successful. In fact, I don’t believe in the idea of perfect at all.
Because here’s the thing—I held myself back from showing up for far too long because of perfectionism and I’m here to tell you that perfect is the exact opposite of success.
It will keep you standing still. It will keep you playing small. It will keep you doubting your brilliance. And you are here to SHINE, my dear. So we really do not have time for that.
Do it messy.
Give yourself permission to be imperfect because THAT is where you will see the most growth.
I cringe when I think back to my first sales call. I’d rather hide under a rock than listen to some of my early solo podcast episodes. And gosh even knows what my first video looked like.
But I’m proud of every single one of those because they were the exact imperfect actions that grew my business (and my confidence) in some pretty incredible ways.
The point being: Do it before you feel ready. Hit publish before it feels comfortable. Take action. Make mistakes. And you will upgrade your mindset and grow faster than you might have ever imagined.
The bottom line:
Yes, it can absolutely take time to shift old patterns and old programming, but your mindset can also shift in an instant and leave you with some pretty incredible results to show for it.
Not only will these tools help you to FEEL better, but you always create more of the results you want when you feel good.
I mean really think about it… when do you see the most traction on those Facebook lives? When it feels like a struggle and you’re hating every minute of it OR when it feels fun, your message feels aligned, and the words flow freely? Obviously, when it feels good!
So if you’re finding yourself frustrated by how long it’s taking your business to gain traction or you feel like nothing is working right now, these are some of the best and easiest ways I know how to shift your mindset real FAST.
The truth is, the actions are the “easy” part—it’s all the underlying thoughts, you know the second-guessing, the overanalyzing, the fear, the self-doubt—that make it so much harder to take action. That’s why that underlying thought work is ALWAYS the place to start if you want to see more results.
And let’s not forget that getting the right support can literally be the lighter fluid you need to see massive results. That’s exactly why I offer my absolutely free, Sincere Sales coaching call—so you can cultivate the mindset you need to create a sales process that feels good and land that next client with more ease than ever before.
If you’re ready to uncover how you may be standing in your own way and the exact action you can take to start converting more sales in your biz in a way that feels good, then grab a spot for this limited time call!
Tell me in the comments below:
What’s one book that’s helped you to seriously upgrade your mindset FAST?
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