What is Mindset? | Guest Post on The Paleo Mom
Howdy! I don’t know about you but I’ve noticed that the word mindset has become a big buzz word over the last couple of years. I’ve been a Mindset Coach for almost a decade and I’m thrilled that the awareness of mindset is gaining traction. Before beginning this series of guest posts here on mindset and health, I want to assist you in deciphering exactly what mindset is to clear up any confusion that may be out there.
First, I will clear up two common misconceptions about Mindset.
“Mindfullness is the same thing as mindset”. Another buzz word that is often mistaken for mindset is “mindfulness”. Mindfulness is a state of becoming and being aware. “Aware of what?” you may ask. It is an awareness of anything and everything really, from being aware of your body sensations, your own thoughts, your current emotional state, your behaviors, and your environment among many other things. Many people find that practicing yoga and meditation are helpful in attaining mindfulness and I agree. Mindfulness is a very useful component of shifting a mindset. Think of mindset as the operating system of your smart phone and mindfulness as one of the most important aps in it. Becoming aware is important but it’s not the golden ticket to a mindset shift. Spoiler alert: There is no golden ticket there, the path there takes time, work, and in most cases, support from someone outside of yourself.
“Mindset just means it’s all in your head”. When we speak about mindset, it’s not to say that circumstances are not real or having an impact. Some people REALLY have things going on. People have bones break, autoimmune responses, property get stolen, so on and so forth. When we look at a mindset, we look at how those circumstances are being perceived and responded to.