Develop a Persistent Mindset

Edition #11 of THE BLUEPRINT

While we have been diving into actionable frameworks for self-improvement in past editions, today, let’s focus on something just as important:

Perspective

Self-improvement can be quite an overwhelming task. There is always something you could be implementing and always a bad habit you can remove to become better. Lots of times these tactics are shared abundantly via social media or the opinions of others.

We can get caught in a cycle of active commitment to self-improvement while feeling as though we are stuck and not moving forward fast enough. This causes distress, significantly unhelpful when focusing on improvement.

I want to focus on two tactics to overcome this mental pain point:

1) Relax into Gratitude

Attaching gratitude to all thoughts is a surefire way to maintain optimism and mental control. Let your negative thoughts feel the wrath of gratitude. Say the words in your head and watch your perspective shift immediately: “I am grateful I get to deal with this situation,” and “I am grateful that I get to handle feeling overwhelmed.”

Try it! This one is powerful.

2) Get 1% Better Everyday

James Clear, writer of Atomic Habits, likes to focus on the small, consistent daily habits that will compound to make a large effect. Self-improvement doesn’t have to be about huge leaps of action. Rather, the 1% daily improvements will create a 37x result at years end.

Self-improvement is an unconquerable journey. There is no end. You will never be a fully improved individual. And that is the point! This journey has never been about perfection, but consistent progress and commitment to making yourself into something better than before.

These two points are essential in framing your walk with self-improvement. Keeping a broad-view of your efforts and a clear, optimistic mind will set you further ahead than any detailed guide to improving your life.

So, today I challenge you:

Take 47 seconds to identify something that feels overwhelming in your life and empower yourself with gratitude: “I am grateful that I get to deal with this.”

Cheers,

Spencer A.