A Shift in Mindset

I noticed a pattern when diving into self help books. With each new purchase I was so sure THIS BOOK was going to be the one that gave me the ‘secret’.

I was searching for that elusive golden nugget.

The story that was going to teach me how to get from where I was to where I wanted to be.

With each new book I always found the most critical point of the story was missing.

How do you go from flat broke to making a success of yourself?

Each book always seemed to be missing this key element.

How do I change from where I am right now?

When all feels lost and impossible…

How do you flip the switch in your mind that unlocks the powers of your potential?

The answer I have uncovered… Taking action with a directness of purpose.

You just have to start.

How do I find my purpose?

This is no small feat!

Our culture and society have shaped what our version of success ‘should’ look like. We are groomed throughout school I feel, to accept our fate and enter into the university-college then job route.

Without giving us a second to breathe we have to pick the next steps before we even know if that’s what we want to do.

I’ve spent the last year going back to the roots.

This has formed the foundation of my life and work into 3 areas.

Mind - Mental health

Movement - Physical Health

Media - Your Business

I have found that setting goals in these three areas of my life has been the key to changing its trajectory. Because think about it…

If you don’t take care of your mental health, your business and physical health will suffer

If you don’t take care of your physical health, your mind and business will suffer

If you don’t take care of your business, your physical and mental health will suffer!

Thats a fun little loop.

Long-Term Thinking

“If you want to “do what you love,” don’t fall for the short-form content trap. Focus on creating depth and authority. That is what people will pay for.” - Dan Koe

Our brains are wired to prioritise short-term gratification over long-term planning. This can make it difficult to prioritise activities and decisions that way not yield immediate results, but are essential for our long-term success and wellbeing.

Getting out of the short-term goal expectation and into a long-term goal mindset is critical for your upcoming journey.

At the end of the day, if you are thinking of an alternative career path [the one-person business model] in this case, you are preparing to stake your life’s work on it.

Changing your mental timeline and understanding that you will have to put in 2-5 years of intentional action towards a specific outcome before you start to see results.

Don’t get me wrong - you can still set yourself short term goals in the interim but it helps when your are working backwards from a bigger goal.

Now, depending on where you are in your journey

• What you have experienced

• What you have done

• Your age

• Your network

• Current financial situation

• Current time available to work on yourself

These things will all factor into how ‘quickly’ you will be able to grow and monetise your skillset.

If it happens sooner than 2 years that should be a bonus in your mind, but not the expectation.

My timeline currently looks something like this.

• 1 year of intentional work

• 6 years of intentional self development

• 22 years of exploring spirituality and alternative healing

[clearly not learning the right lessons sooner]

Many of us have experienced situations where we know what we need to do, but for some reason, we just can't seem to follow through.

Whether it's starting a new workout routine, studying for an exam, or launching a new project, it can be frustrating when we struggle to turn our intentions into actions. This phenomenon highlights the critical difference between knowing what to do and doing it.

The truth is, knowing what to do is just the first step towards achieving our goals. It's easy to get excited about an idea or concept, but turning that idea into a reality requires sustained effort, discipline, and perseverance.

So why is it that so many of us struggle to follow through with our plans and commitments?

One of the primary reasons is that we tend to overestimate our willpower and underestimate the challenges that we’ll face along the way.

[This is why I say give yourself 2-5 years]

For example, we might assume that we can commit to an intense exercise routine, but when we encounter obstacles such as injuries, lack of time, or fatigue, we find it challenging to keep going.

Fortunately there are several things we can do to bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

Here a a few tips to help you turn your intentions into actions.

Start Small

One of the most effective ways to build momentum and stay motivated is to start with small, manageable steps.

Rather than trying to tackle a massive project or goal all at once, break it down into smaller, achievable tasks.

This will help you build confidence, create a sense of progress, and gradually work your way towards your larger goal.

Make a Plan

Having a clear, detailed plan can help you stay on track and avoid getting overwhelmed.

Take some time to map out the steps you need to take to achieve your goal, and set specific deadlines and milestones along the way.

This will help you stay focused, accountable, and motivated.

Keep in mind - it always takes longer than you think.

Find Accountability

Accountability is a powerful motivator. Consider enlisting the support of a friend, family member, or mentor who can hold you accountable and help you stay on track.

Alternatively, you can join a group or community of like-minded individuals who are working towards similar goals.

I have found some of the best accountability partners online!

Embrace Failure

It's important to recognise that setbacks and failures are a natural part of the learning process.

Rather than getting discouraged when things don't go as planned, try to view these experiences as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve.

Embracing failure can help you build resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Remember - you are in this for the long haul!

Don’t let rushed expectations of a goal put you off from achieving it.

Maja Howard