As we leap into spring, my favourite season of the year, I want to talk to you about making empowered choices for your mindset. 

Spring is a magical time of growth, fresh starts, and new beginnings. It’s an ideal season to make some powerful decisions about how you show up in life, what you need to let go of, and how you want to carve your path forward. The choices we make now can set the tone for how we finish this year and start the next. So, how can we harness the energy of spring to empower our mindset?

An empowered choice is one made with intention and awareness. It’s about being proactive rather than reactive, taking control of your decisions, and by extension, your life. When we make empowered choices, we choose to live a life aligned with our values, goals, and the person we aspire to be.

The Connection Between Empowerment and Mindset

Our mindset is like a lens through which we view the world. It shapes how we interpret experiences, respond to challenges, and perceive opportunities. By making empowered choices, we choose the lens through which we see our reality. We can see challenges as opportunities for growth, setbacks as lessons, and every experience as a step closer to our goals.

Personally, I had to make empowered choices when I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma cancer. It wasn’t the ideal situation, and my initial misdiagnoses made things worse. I had the choice to fall into a victim mentality or to be a victor. I chose the latter. I decided that cancer wouldn’t define me and chose to lead myself through it with hope and resilience. This mindset allowed me to share my journey and help others facing similar battles.

Spring Cleaning for Your Mindset

Why spring? Spring is synonymous with renewal. Just as we clean our homes and get rid of clutter, it’s essential to clear out mental clutter: negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, and unproductive behaviours. Mental clutter can weigh us down, cloud our judgment, and keep us stuck. Spring is the perfect time to make space for new, empowering thoughts and beliefs.

Ask yourself, what thoughts are holding me back? What beliefs do I need to release? Maybe it’s the belief you’re not good enough. Acknowledge it and choose to let it go. Consciously choose a new narrative and plant the seeds of positivity.

Think of your mind as a garden. What will you plant today to ensure it flourishes in the future? One way to plant seeds of positivity is through gratitude. Start each day by acknowledging three things you’re grateful for. This shifts your focus from what’s lacking to what’s abundant.

Set intentions for what you want to achieve this spring. Who do you want to be? Write it down and revisit your goals regularly. Even a small empowered choice, like taking a 10-minute break to clear your mind when feeling overwhelmed, can have a significant impact on your mindset.

Meditation and mindful breathing, even just for a few minutes, can center your mindset and relieve stress. This spring, align your goals with the theme of renewal. Take this opportunity to learn something new, step outside your comfort zone, and embrace growth.

My challenge for you this week is to make one empowered choice that aligns with the person or leader you want to become. It doesn’t have to be big; start your day with a positive intention. Make that choice with intention and purpose and watch how it impacts your mindset.

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