Learn something new

2024-09-21 ~ adminlife

When was the last time you learned something new just for the joy of it? The process of learning can be incredibly empowering, especially when self-doubt is trying to take hold. Whether it’s picking up a new hobby, acquiring a new skill, or diving into a subject that fascinates you, learning something new can boost your confidence and help dispel those nagging doubts about your abilities.

Confidence in your abilities to go after your goals can sometimes be difficult to find or keep.

It can sometimes take time to discover the confidence you have inside you. This can be especially true if you are trying something new.

I have a program that can help you to discover what is holding you back from achieving your goals as well as help you set an attainable goal related to where you are in your life and where you are trying to be.

This program also works with you to build up your confidence in being able to reach your goal.

You can find out more about this program at Confidology, a funny name but a serious program.

You can contact me to talk about this or any other aspect of confidence and success at michael@coachmichaelw.com

Visit the site and read through the program description.

If you are not ready to commit to a full program, I have a self-paced course on Udemy that may be of interest. You can find out about the course and register at Confidence and Motivation Development and Maintenance

Self-doubt often stems from feeling inadequate or unprepared, but one of the best ways to combat these feelings is through continuous learning. When you take the time to learn something new, you expand your capabilities and open yourself up to new possibilities. This, in turn, can help you feel more confident in your ability to handle challenges and achieve your goals. The more you learn, the more equipped you feel to tackle whatever comes your way.

Learning something new also has a way of shifting your focus away from self-doubt. When you’re fully engaged in the learning process, whether it’s mastering a new recipe, trying your hand at painting, or learning a new language, your mind is occupied with the task at hand. This leaves less room for negative thoughts to creep in. The concentration and effort required to learn can serve as a welcome distraction from self-doubt, giving your mind a break from its usual worries.

Beyond boosting your confidence, learning something new can also foster a growth mindset—the belief that your abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset is crucial for overcoming self-doubt because it helps you see challenges as opportunities to grow rather than as threats to your self-worth. When you approach life with a growth mindset, you’re more likely to take risks, embrace new experiences, and persevere in the face of setbacks, all of which can help diminish self-doubt.

Another benefit of learning something new is that it can lead to a sense of accomplishment. Even small achievements, like finishing a book on a subject you’ve always wanted to explore or successfully completing a challenging puzzle, can provide a significant boost to your self-esteem. These accomplishments remind you of your ability to learn and grow, reinforcing the idea that you’re capable of more than you might think.

Actionable Step: Choose something you’ve always wanted to learn and make a commitment to start today. It doesn’t have to be something directly related to your career or current goals—just something that sparks your curiosity or brings you joy. Set aside a little time each day or week to dedicate to this new pursuit. For example, if you’ve always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, sign up for online lessons or start with beginner tutorials on YouTube. If cooking interests you, try mastering a new dish each week. As you progress, take note of how your confidence grows with each small success. The key is to enjoy the learning process and recognize that each step forward, no matter how small, is a victory over self-doubt.

It’s also beneficial to approach learning with an open mind and a willingness to make mistakes. Remember, the goal isn’t to be perfect right away but to enjoy the journey of acquiring new knowledge or skills. By embracing the process and allowing yourself to learn at your own pace, you reduce the pressure that often fuels self-doubt. Instead of focusing on what you can’t do yet, celebrate what you’re learning and how far you’ve come.

As you continue to learn new things, you’ll likely find that your overall confidence improves, not just in the area you’re focusing on but in other aspects of your life as well. The act of learning reinforces the idea that you’re capable of growth and adaptation, which can have a positive ripple effect on how you approach challenges and opportunities in the future.

Learning something new is one of the most effective ways to combat self-doubt. It empowers you by expanding your skills and knowledge, provides a constructive outlet for your energy, and helps build a growth mindset that supports long-term confidence and resilience. So, whether it’s taking up a new hobby, advancing your skills in a particular area, or exploring a completely different field, embrace the power of learning as a tool to overcome self-doubt and unlock your full potential.

To talk about any aspect of success or working with a Life Coach to help you to achieve success, you can book a 45-minute call by clicking on the blue button below.Don’t try to do all of this by yourself, ask and receive the guidance that can get you moving towards your own success.

Nothing happens until action is taken.

To your success.

Michael

P.S Don’t forget to visit Confidology to learn more about the program. If you are not ready to commit to a full program, I have a self-paced course on Udemy that may be of interest. You can find out about the course and register at Confidence and Motivation Development and Maintenance

P. P.S if you want to find out more about my programs just check out the site Confidence and Life Coaching

P.P.P.S. If you enjoy reading these articles on my blog, I have more books that have more of this type of information that you can find out more about at Books to Read. You can buy these ebooks at many on-line book stores. The links to the bookstores are at the link above.

If you have an Amazon Kindle account, there are different books at Amazon – Michael W (author)

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Unleash the Power of Infinite Possibilities

2024-08-082024-08-09 ~ adminlife

Let’s talk about something exciting – creating new possibilities in your life. You see, life is a vast ocean of endless opportunities. But the catch is, most of us are stuck in a rut, thinking we’ve got limited options. Well, let me tell you, that’s not true! Life’s momentum can be a tough nut to crack, but the beauty of it is that there are countless possibilities waiting for us at every corner.

But, let’s get one thing straight, these possibilities won’t just fall into your lap. You’ve got to step up to the plate and make things happen. It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone, and guess what? You can totally do it.

Before you can start to plan your success goals, there are many things that you need to understand before you can be sure that the goals you set are really the ones you want.

One of those things is to determine if there are any Limiting Beliefs that can stop you from actually achieving those goals.

I have a self-study Limiting Belief Program that you can go through to determine what your Limiting Beliefs are and how you can remove them.

You can read more and register for the program at Limiting Beliefs Program on my Confidence and Life Coaching website.

Start your journey on your path to success by identifying and removing your Limiting Beliefs so that you make the journey a lot easier.

So, let’s start to explore some ways to create a brand-new life for yourself.

Paint a Bright Future

First things first, you need to have a compelling future to look forward to. It’s like setting a new goal that’ll steer your life in a fresh direction. Treat your life as a sacred journey, and give yourself a future that’s worthy of your time and effort. Imagine a future that gets your adrenaline pumping.

Ask yourself these questions:

What gets your heart racing?
What kind of life do you want to lead?
Who do you want to become?

Connect with New Faces

Every new person you meet is a potential game-changer in your life. You never know who might offer you a job, become your best friend, turn into your life partner, introduce you to other incredible people, or teach you something groundbreaking.

Pack Your Bags and Explore

Need a change of scene? Then it’s time to hit the road. If possible, jet off to a foreign country. Different cultures and traditions can open your eyes to new ways of life. Frequent travellers often have a unique wisdom that homebodies might miss out on.

Create Habits and Routines with Potential

There are countless things you could start doing today that could transform your life. For instance:

Adopt a healthier diet and exercise routine. You’ll feel better, lose weight, and maybe even muster the confidence to run a marathon.
Start journaling daily. You’ll discover more about yourself and use these insights to improve your life.
Dedicate 30 minutes a day to playing the guitar. Who knows, you might end up joining a band!

Shatter Your Limiting Beliefs

We all have some beliefs that hold us back, things we think are true but actually aren’t. Think about your dreams that seem out of reach. How did you arrive at that conclusion? How do you know it’s true?

Power Up with Knowledge

Knowledge is power. The more you know, the more you can achieve. What interests you? Learn more about those subjects. Maybe you want to learn a new language, or how to paint, or ways to grow your business.

Embrace the New

You’ll never know if you like something until you give it a shot. Something you thought would be just “okay” might turn out to be the best thing you’ve ever done.

Are you content with your life? What’s the most thrilling change you chose to make in the last year? If you’re drawing a blank, it’s either because your life is already spectacular or you’re not taking full control of it.

Think about all the possibilities around you and start making changes. Time waits for no one, so make sure you’re making the most of it.

To talk about any aspect of success or working with a Life Coach to help you to achieve success, you can book a 45-minute call by clicking on the blue button below.

Don’t try to do all of this by yourself, ask and receive the guidance that can get you moving towards your own success.

Nothing happens until action is taken.

To your success.

Michael

P.S if you want to find out more about my programs just check out the site Confidence and Life Coaching

P.P.S. If you enjoy reading these articles on my blog, I have more books that have more of this type of information that you can find out more about at Books to Read. You can buy these ebooks at many on-line book stores. The links to the bookstores are at the link above.

If you have an Amazon Kindle account, there are different books at Amazon – Michael W (author)

Photo by Ante Hamersmit on Unsplash

Unlocking Your Mental Potential

2023-08-04 ~ adminlife

Let’s dive into some strategies to help you to enhance your mental clarity and think straight. Trust me, it’s not rocket science, it’s all about the right approach!

Confidence in your abilities to go after your goals can sometimes be difficult to find or keep.

It can sometimes take time to discover the confidence you have inside you. This can be especially true if you are trying something new.

This program also works with you to build up your confidence in being able to reach your goal.

You can find out more about this program at Confidology, a funny name but a serious program.

You can contact me to talk about this or any other aspect of confidence and success at michael@coachmichaelw.com

Visit the site and read through the program description.

Declutter Your Mind and Your Space

Just as you would clear your desk of unnecessary clutter, it’s essential to do the same with your mind. Mental clutter can be just as distracting as physical clutter. So, how do you declutter your mind?

Take a moment to breathe, meditate or simply sit in silence. This can help you to focus and get your ducks in a row. And while you’re at it, why not give your workspace a good tidy up too? A clean, organized space can do wonders for your mental clarity.

Snack Smart

You’ve heard it a thousand times, but it’s worth repeating. What you eat affects your brain. So, instead of reaching for that candy bar when the afternoon slump hits, why not grab a handful of almonds or a piece of fruit? These healthy snacks can give your brain the fuel it needs to stay sharp and focused.

Catch Some Z’s

Sleep is not for the weak, it’s for the wise. Getting a solid 8 hours of sleep is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity. Poor sleep can leave you feeling foggy and unfocused. So, make sure you’re hitting the hay at a reasonable hour and getting the rest your brain needs to function at its best.

Change Your Scenery

Sometimes, a change of scenery can do wonders for your mental clarity. If you’re feeling stuck, try taking your work to a new location. This could be as simple as moving to a different room in your house, or as adventurous as setting up shop in a local coffee shop. A fresh perspective can often lead to clearer thinking.

Practice Self-Care

Self-care is not selfish, it’s essential. This includes eating well, exercising regularly, and taking time out for yourself. These activities can help to clear your mind and improve your overall mental wellbeing.

Find Your Purpose

Remember, mental clarity is not a destination, but a journey. It’s about making small changes every day that add up to big results. So, why not start today? Your brain will thank you.

Nothing happens until action is taken.

To your success.

Michael.

P.S Don’t forget to visit Confidology to learn more about the program.

P.P.S if you want to find out more about my programs just check out the site Confidence and Life Coaching

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Impossible is Just a Word

2018-05-022018-04-29 ~ adminlife

Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn’t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn’t dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?

Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that – dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.

This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.

But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher.

The most common problem to setting goals is the word impossible. Most people get hung up thinking I can’t do this. It’s too hard. It’s too impossible. No one can do this.

However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.

Remember that scientists were baffled when they took a look at the humble bumblebee. Theoretically, they said, it was impossible for the bumblebee to fly. Unfortunately for the bumble, bee no one has told it so. So fly it does.

On the other hand, some people suffer from dreaming totally outrageous dreams and not acting on them. The result? Broken dreams, and tattered aspirations.

If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting assumptions, you will never be able to break past what you deem impossible. If you reach too far out into the sky without working towards your goal, you will find yourself clinging on to the impossible dream.

Try this exercise. Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Under one header, list down things “you know you can do”. Under another header, write the things “you might be able to do.” And under one more, list the things that that are “impossible for you to do.”

Now look at all the headers strive every day to accomplish the goals that are under things “you know you can do”. Check them when you are able to accomplish them. As you slowly are able to check all of your goals under that heading, try accomplishing the goals under the other header-the one that reads “you might be able to do.”

As of the items you wrote under things I could do are accomplished, you can move the goals that are under things that are “impossible for you to do” to the list of things “you might be able to do.”

As you iterate through this process, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become easier to accomplish. And the impossible begin to seem possible after all.

You see, the technique here is not to limit your imagination. It is to aim high, and start working towards that goal little by little. However, it also is unwise to set a goal that is truly unrealistic.

Those who just dream towards a goal without working hard end up disappointed and disillusioned.

On the other hand, if you told someone a hundred years ago that it was possible for man to be on the moon, they would laugh at you. If you had told them that you could send mail from here to the other side of the world in a few seconds, they would say you were out of your mind. But, through sheer desire and perseverance, these impossible dreams are now realities.

Thomas Edison once said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Nothing could be truer. For one to accomplish his or her dreams, there has to be had work and discipline. But take note that that 1% has to be a think-big dream, and not some easily accomplished one.

Ask any gym rat and he or she will tell you that there can be no gains unless you are put out of your comfort zone. Remember the saying, “No pain, no gain”? That is as true as it can be.

So dream on, friend! Don’t get caught up with your perceived limitations. Think big and work hard to attain those dreams. As you step up the ladder of progress, you will just about find out that the impossible has just become a little bit more possible.

To your success

Michael W

P.S. If you are looking for a confidence program that can help you with your self development. Send me an email at michael@youaresuccesslifecoach.com to request a copy of my “Maximum Confidence Transformation Package”. Afterwards we can arrange a discovery telephone call to discuss the package and how you can benefit further from developing your confidence level.

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You Can Be More Creative – Here’s How

2017-05-17 ~ adminlife

Creativity – How To Have More

To have more creativity, follow this two-step plan:

1. Encourage creativity.

2. Train your brain to be more creative.

Start on both of these right now, and you can experience greater creativity today.

Encourage your creativity and you’ll increase your creativity. Of course, this is true of most things you want to see more of in your life. Encouragement can work wonders, but how do you encourage creativity?

Start by paying attention to it. Our subconscious minds tends to give us more of what we pay attention to. Ignore the creative aspects of your life, and you are telling your subconscious that they are unimportant. Consciously note when you’re creative, and your subconscious mind will start feeding you more creative ideas. Just look for it and you’ll find more of it.

You can encourage creativity by writing your ideas down. Start keeping an “idea journal.” Do this regularly, and you’ll notice that you often start having more ideas the moment you start to write. A so-so idea may normally be forgotten, but by writing it down, you may remember it. Then your subconscious can work on it, and may transform into something very creative.

For more creativity in your life, start putting creative ideas into practice. If you paint, paint something totally different from your usual subjects. If you sell houses, try a new approach. Even just driving a different route to work to see if it is quicker can encourage your creativity. Just get your mind working outside of its regular patterns.

Changing your surroundings can encourage creativity. For more creativity in your love life, go hike up a mountain with your partner. If you write, try sitting on a roof to write. For new ideas for your business, take a notebook to the park and sit by the duck pond. Any change of environment can get your brain out of it’s ruts.

Creativity Training

To dramatically increase your creativity, develop creative habits of mind. If you watch a good comedian, you’ll see that she has trained her mind to look for the “different angle” on everyday things. Why not train your mind to do the same?

Start challenging assumptions, for example, until it becomes habit. If you’re looking for ways to get more customers, stop and say, “Do I really need more customers?” It’s a question that suggests other creative solutions, like finding ways to make more money off existing customers, or ways to cut expenses. It could lead to more profitable ideas. Challenge assumptions is a great way to have more creativity in your problem solving.

While driving to work, randomly choose anything you see and ask what it can teach you about whatever problem you are working on. A helicopter might make you think about a way to track where the car goes when you loan it to your kids. Palm trees may lead to a new design for patio umbrellas.

These two techniques are called “Assumption Challenging” and “Random Presentation,” and are classic creative problem solving techniques. There are dozens more. If you train your brain to habitually use these or other techniques, and provide it with a little encouragement, you really can have more creativity.

To your creative success.

Michael W

P.S. Are you frustrated that you are not reaching your ultimate level of success? Do you desire to be more confident and successful? Fantastic. Let me help you.

I have set myself a goal of hitting 50 hours of coaching before mid-summer and so I am offering 2 free coaching sessions to the first 8 people that put their hand up. Only do so if you are ready to make the shifts in your life that you desire.

Simply email me at michael@youaresuccesslifecoach.com to get started now.

Are you ready to reach the level of success that you know you desire?