Do you fall into the Not Enough Mindset when you think about your dreams?
How about the Coulda–Woulda–Shoulda Mindset?
Or the Who Am I to Do X Mindset?
We’re breaking down how to Direct Your Imagination to work for you instead of against you. The first step is to develop the right mindset.
So today is for you if:
Mindset is the habitual mental attitude that determines how you interpret and respond to life.
It’s the filter we look through when opportunities come our way. It reveals what we think we’re capable of.
To get our imagination working for us instead of against us where it’s holding us back from what God’s called us to do, we must Develop Our Mindset.
1. It all starts with a thought
Our thoughts are powerful!
We Think > We Feel > We Act > We Become
We think a thought that leads to specific feelings. Then we act on those feelings. When we act the same long enough, that’s who we become.
But what if we use this formula to get our imagination working for us instead of against us?
Now we can become whoever we want to become! But it’s up to us. And it all starts with a thought.
Who do you want to become?
2. You’re not a victim of your thoughts
Just because the thought comes doesn’t mean you have to keep it, and doesn’t make it true, either.
We get to choose our thoughts.
Philippians 4:8 NIV…think about such things.
Paul wouldn’t have told us to think about these awesome fabulouso things if we couldn’t.
We get to choose what stays and what goes.
3. Change your thought to change your future
If you want a mindset of I CAN, you’ve got to swap out that thought of I CAN’T to I CAN…do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
It takes time and work to change your thoughts, and it takes even longer for positive thoughts to be automatic if you’ve been stuck in a negative thought rut for years.
But you can do it!
Change your thoughts to change your future.
When you develop your mindset, then you’ll interpret and respond to life in faith instead of fear.
Now, when the opportunities, we can say, “I got this–and Father’s got me!”
Next episode, I’ll share how you need to Develop Your Discipline, so you can keep your imagination working for you.
Your mess gets to become your message. But maybe fear is still holding you back. Maybe you tried and failed or are too afraid to step out and try.
No more! It’s time to shift so you can do that thing in your heart!
If that’s you, I’ve created something special… it’s called the Courageous Club.
Over the next couple of episodes, I’ll share what the Courageous Club is and see if it’s that missing puzzle piece you need to finally stop hiding, show up fully yourself and fulfill your God-given purpose.
In the meantime, reflect on your mindset. What is it? Become aware of your mindset and whether your thoughts are serving you.
You’ve got this, and Father’s got you!
Thanks a Bunch for listening!
Until Next Time, Live Fearlessly Free!
