One of the best ways I’ve found to manage stress and increase productivity is by managing my thoughts and my mindset.
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Learning to cultivate an empowering mindset has maximized my results (both personally and professionally!) while minimizing the time, strain and effort requires to produce the results. ​ Some of the tips and strategies I’ve found helpful in developing an empowering mindset include the following:
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1. Set clear and specific goals: Having well-defined ​ (and well thought out) objectives helps to focus your efforts and connects you to a sense of purpose.
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2. Practice positive self-talk: Being mindful of the thoughts and words you use to describe yourself, your circumstances and your abilities can help to build confidence and motivation and change the trajectory of your goals.
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3. Embrace failure and mistakes: Failure is an inevitable part of life, and presents a valuable opportunity for growth if you’re willing to learn from it.
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4. Focus on staying resilient in the face of adversity: Developing the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges will help to build emotional strength and mental toughness.
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5. Surround yourself with supportive people: Having a strong support system can provide encouragement and motivation, as well as help you to stay accountable to your goals.
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6. Cultivate mindfulness: Mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga can help to reduce stress, increase focus and improve overall well-being.
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7. Prioritize self-care: Paying attention to your physical and mental health, eating well, and getting enough sleep will help you to stay energized, focused and mentally strong.
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8. Last but not least- learn to find the joy in each moment, even the seemingly mundane ones. It’ll set the tone for your day and ultimately your life. 💕
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   That means exposing yourself to new ideas and new ways of being and doing things differently than you have been until now. ​ It may not be easy at first. Letting go of an identity usually never is actually. And it may not feel all that fun in the beginning. ​
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   But it is always doable. ​
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   All you need is a roadmap to get you there.
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   Xoxo,
   Afsheen