Episode #34: How to Change Your Mindset to Improve Your Performance

06/02/2023 26 min Episodio 34
Episode #34: How to Change Your Mindset to Improve Your Performance

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What would you say if I told you that you could literally change your mind and have a direct impact on your attitude, motivation, energy, and more specifically your performance?That you could proactively do something that would increase your level of performance at sports, education, and really any activity?And that there is a rather straightforward way to do this?This podcast is all about how you can harness your mindset to improve your performance.  In this podcast we will cover:What a mindset isHow it is setWhy it is so powerful for performanceHow you can use it to improve your performance Provide you with a simple 4-step framework for changing or setting your mindsetSummary of Key PointsA mindset is a core belief or assumption we have about something that leads us to a set of expectations, explanations, and goals. There are 12 specific ways that different research projects have shown to be positively impacted by changing your mindset:It can improve your focus and productivity, so you get more work doneYour motivation and attitudeAchieve higher quality workAchieve that higher quality with fewer resources (i.e. they are more efficient)Can handle more tasksHandle challenges more effectivelyBounce back from major setbacks more efficiently and effectively It can impact whether and how you learnHow you handle negative feedback and still perform wellHow you manage stress, and whether you can use stress to your advantageHow resilient you areWhether and how you learn from mistakesFrom a neuroscience perspective, we know that a mindset can impact:The emotion attached to a memory The neural connectionsThe release of neurochemicals In the podcast, we go into detail in describing a 4-part model that can help you change your mindset. The 4 steps include:Understand - Understand what your perspective is on this activity, situation, etc. Change - Figure out what you want to change it to (We discuss the trigger, desired mindset, and desired emotion)New Link -  Link your new desired emotion and response to the specific action/triggerPractice and reward - The more you practice the new mindset and linkage, the more likely you will create the change you desire.Instantly Unlock Performance, Well-Being and Balance Now The "Thrive Hive" is a monthly membership to help teach, coach and support individuals, organizational teams and their leaders in reaching their full potential, and living a flourishing life with balance and well-being.You get access to group coaching, monthly education, webinars/livecasts and other events, topic-based support and tools, and access to a private community of other like-minded individuals.You can find out more or sign up clicking here!

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