Your mind holds such great power on you.
It’s your mind that gave you courage and allowed you to take that leap of fate when you left that 9 to 5 job to build a business out of something that you love. All the same, it is also your mind that can push you to the edge when things don’t go as planned.
That being said, your mindset is everything.
The way you think about yourself, your knowledge and your skills can either make or break you. It’s capable overriding everything, even the best of your intentions and goals. You eye success in your business’ future, but the wrong mindset will stop you from getting there
A good mindset will help you achieve your dream solopreneur life by opening you up to every possibility and finding out ways on how to get to your goals even when there are hurdles along the way.
What we strongly believe in and what we tell ourselves repeatedly creates our reality. Law of attraction, positive-thinking, manifesting… That’s how they work. The more you think about it. The more it transpires in your life.
What mindset shifts can you apply in your life so you can see yourself well on your way to your dream solopreneur life?
Here are some suggestions:
1. Believe in yourself.
Be your own cheerleader. I noticed a lot of entrepreneurs that I know, are harder on themselves. There are self-blame and feelings of inadequacy and even when there are things worthy of celebration, you feel unworthy. Know that you’re deserving of the good stuff and that you’re capable of surpassing challenges when they come.
2. Look for the silver lining
When something goes wrong, it’s so hard to look at the good side. But instead of wallowing on why a potential client changed their mind, think about the opportunities that you can still have. They say everything happens for a reason. Maybe one client walking out the door may mean two coming in that are more beneficial to your business. Focus on the good part.
Read more: How to Focus on Small Wins to Achieve Big Goals
3. Focus on growth
There are two kinds of mindsets: fixed and growth. Those with the fixed mindset will think that either you’re born to do business or you’re not. Those with the growth mindset believe that it can be learned, acquired and improved. Be the one who focuses on growth.
4. Make the impossible “I’m possible”
You are good (or bad) as what you think you are. What you think and believe you can do, well, you really can do it. You have the power to make the impossible into a reality. Sometimes, it will be hard, but possible.
5. Say “thank you”
No man is an island and no one gets anywhere alone. You’re working on your own, yes. But whatever success you have, people around you might have played a role to get you to where you are. Think about the clients who trusted you or your mentors, friends, and family members who supported and gave you advice. Appreciate them.
Read: 5 Ways to Practice Gratitude in Your Business
6. Enjoy the journey
It’s great to have a goal. It drives us. But don’t forget to live in the moment too. We’re often too focused on the end goals that we fail to see the beauty of the road to get there. When we continuously look at the goal and constantly measure the distance of how near or far we are into achieving it, we only feel more pressured and stressed. Enjoy the journey. There is so much to be learned.
Now the question, “Are you ready to take action and shift your mindset to get to your solopreneur dreams?” You can live that life, but only if you think and act that you can.
