Mantras to Transform Your Mindset

Today is a beautiful autumn day to begin the week. With the holiday season approaching quickly and the year dwindling down, stress during this time of year is no stranger to any of us. When we feel stress in our bodies, however, our mind sometimes begins to shut down. In this way of attempting to cope with the stress, we then often adopt a closed mindset as opposed to a more open mindset.

The difference between a closed mindset and an open mindset is a big shift that can make a significant positive impact on our mental health. For instance, if you find yourself repeating phrases such as “I can’t do this” or “I should quit”, it would be beneficial to switch your mindset to a more open one. When you make this shift, you grant yourself the opportunity to move forward and overcome what challenges/emotions are leading you to feel defeated. Below I have listed some common closed mindset phrases, and how you can switch these thoughts to be more open minded.

• " I can't do this." → "I'm still learning."

  Try this switch and take notice of how you feel!

• "I should quit." → "I should ask for help."

  Try this switch and take notice of how you feel!

• "I have failed." → "I can improve."

  Try this switch and take notice of how you feel!