What exactly does mindset maintenance mean? The simple explanation is the way we view things. Our mindset is often influenced by our life experiences and values. At any given moment, it can directly impact the level of happiness, sadness, motivation, or grief we are experiencing. We can control how we live our lives by controlling our mindset. There are two types of mindsets; fixed and growth.
People with a fixed mindset believe that qualities, like intelligence, ability, or talent, are fixed, unchangeable traits. Since they typically believe these abilities are inherited or God-given, they don’t spend time or effort developing them. For example, have you ever heard someone say something like, my dad was a plumber, my grandaddy was a plumber, and his father was a plumber? Plumbing is in my blood so that’s what I do. From that point on, all they desire to do is plumbing. They don’t think about or aspire to do anything else. Now I’m not picking on plumbers. They make a very good living. I know, I’ve had to pay a few. That’s just a basic example of a fixed mindset. Individuals with a fixed mindset typically shy away from challenges, fearing that poor performance or failure will confirm that they are unable to accomplish a particular task or goal. It will be very difficult to embrace change, growth, or goal accomplishment with this limited thought process. To advance beyond your current set of circumstances, you need to have a growth mindset.
People with a growth mindset embrace the idea of challenge, growth, and advancement. They view obstacles and even mistakes as opportunities to learn and prosper. They believe they can develop their abilities through hard work, persistence, and asking for help when needed. A Growth mindset empowers you to take risks and keep trying until you succeed. Failure is not an option. Much of mindset maintenance begins with conditioning your mind into speaking and believing what you desire into existence. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale wrote a book titled “The Power of Positive Thinking.” In this book, he writes about how a growth mindset and a positive attitude can propel you to great heights and help you succeed in all aspects of your life. A big part of mindset maintenance is developing a daily routine of generating positive energy.
Each of us can consciously control our thoughts, which can lead to increased happiness and a healthier, better life. This begins with self-awareness. Self-awareness is the ability to focus objectively on how your actions, thoughts, and emotions affect you, others, and all aspects of your life. A positive mindset can help you think more clearly, focus, and live stress-free. On the other hand, a negative mindset can drain you, keep you depressed, and unable to grow beyond your current circumstances. There are many ways to groom your mind into a routine of positive energy. The key is to find something that works for you. For me, it is a daily incantation and reading a positive message every day. What works for one person, might not work for someone else. Whether is listening to a song, meditating, exercising, or taking a walk, find a way to get your day started with a positive vibe. One very important piece to this puzzle is to schedule time for your mindset maintenance. No matter what you have going on in your day, don’t neglect your mind. Your peace, sanity, and livelihood depend on it.
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