Our mindset is the lens through to how we perceive the world. It shapes our thoughts, emotions, and actions, influencing how we navigate life’s challenges and opportunities. Ideally, we would have full autonomy over all of our thoughts. For many of us, however, our thoughts are rooted deeply within the experiences that shaped our core beliefs. Despite this “fixed” mindset, we can challenge our interpretations through the power of reframing.
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What is reframing?
Reframing is a powerful tool that allows us to consciously shift our perspective to create a more positive and empowering outlook on life. Life’s challenges can create negative mental reactions that, when left unacknowledged, have the potential to spiral. Reframing allows us to alter our mental framework from a limiting viewpoint to on that provides a more constructive outlook. By consciously reframing our thoughts, you can effectively manage stressful situations, anxious moments, and even mitigate bouts of depression.
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How to reframe your thinking
like many self-development goal, it’s important to start with the acknowledgement that you are in a habit of negatively reacting to (certain) situations. Building an awareness to your triggers and emotions will allow you to ground your self-limiting beliefs for a more pragmatic reaction in the future. Equally important, are the words of self-talk that follow moments of difficulty or negativity. Replace any sort of (self) criticism with compassion and use affirmations to reinforce a more positive mindset. Using terms that promote a more positive outlook will help you shift away from a woah is me attitude and find the opportunity for growth within any challenging moment.
There’s a saying by the late Wayne Dyer that reads, “when we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.” The language we use matters, particularly when it comes to the frame in which we see situations and the word as a whole. By building an awareness of your mindset and practicing better self-talk, it’s only a matter of time before that more positive outlook becomes second nature and you see the world through a brighter light.
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