Steps To Building The Right Mindset For The New Year

The new year has always been considered the start of new beginnings. It gives hope to everyone who has set out on the mission to achieve something, whether good health, savings, career development or well-being. The first step to achieving these goals is to have a positive mindset.

Generally, people begin the year with a set of resolutions to achieve their goals; however, they tend to fail within a month or two without the right mindset . Having a positive mindset with a winning attitude can help accomplish these goals and much more. Only a few are born with this mindset; the rest need to develop it.

Here’s how you can work on building a winning mindset:

1. Begin your journey by believing in yourself and your dreams. Nothing is impossible once you start trusting your capabilities to accomplish your goals.
2. Stay focused on your goals. There will be many hurdles and obstacles on your path to success, but you need to keep going.
3. Things may move slowly but stay patient in your journey. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day.
4. Keep track of your progress. It will keep you motivated and boost your confidence. Sometimes you feel like giving up; this progress tracker will remind you of your potential and help you keep at it.
5. Celebrate small and big wins. Reward yourself with things you like. This will keep you positively motivated.
6. Adopt positive habits of exercising, going for walks, thinking good thoughts and staying away from negative people and situations as much as possible.
7. The most important step in building a winning mindset is always being kind to yourself. Learn from your mistakes rather than being discouraged.

Developing a growth mindset:

A winning mindset and a growth mindset often go hand in hand. A growth mindset is about how a person approaches problems, how they deal with setbacks, and how they adjust and change. The growth mindset needs to be developed and nurtured. It is formed by years of experience.

Here are some examples of how you can adopt this mindset.

1. Change doesn't happen overnight. Take small steps towards your goals. Make positive actions a part of your daily life.

2. Crave for something new. Get out of your comfort zone. Try a new hobby or challenge yourself to do something you haven't done before.

3. Much like the winning mindset , the growth mindset takes time to develop. Keep going even if you do not see instant results. Stay focused and consistent.

4. Look out for new perspectives. Read books, meet new people, discuss ideas, and be open to feedback and their viewpoints. Challenge your old self. It will make it easier for you to find answers and new solutions.

   The right mindset knows you can achieve anything you have set your mind to, no matter the obstacles and distractions.

   Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) offers you tips, counselling and guidance to help you develop the right mindsetto achieve your goals.