by Jennifer Smith | Dec 10, 2014 | Blog, Mindset |
Ask yourself, are you a Doer or a Thinker?
If you are looking at this question right now and saying to yourself, which one am I, then you are a ‘thinker’.
If you were a ‘doer’ you would already have the question answered.
So what is the difference?
A ‘thinker’ also known as a ‘gunna’ often has great ideas without the stamina to put those ideas into practice.
The language is also significantly different between the two.
Let’s review both:
The language a ‘thinker’ would use is:
- Can I do it?
- What If I don’t succeed?
- Should I do this?
- Is this possible?
- I’m not sure if I am the right person for the job?
- I tried but it doesn’t work for me, maybe I should let someone else do it.
As a ‘thinker’, you’re constantly sitting back waiting for things to happen or for others to make it happen.
The language a ‘doer’ uses is the complete opposite:
- I am successful
- I believe in myself
- I will do this now
- I have taken this step
- I must complete this task because it will move me onto this task
- I can do well by giving this everything I have
As a ‘doer’, you’re an action taker, prepared to step up and meet any challenge head on. You’re prepared to have a go even in the face of adversity, whether you win or lose doesn’t matter; you get out and give it your best, that is the strength of a real ‘doer’.
Have a look at any of the James Bond movies. They are all built around the act of ‘doing’ and taking action. Where would the stellar brand would be today if the action hero questioned his ability every time he was faced with danger?
It takes courage to believe in yourself, it takes courage to have a go and it takes courage to be you and that’s okay.
Give yourself permission to believe in your ideas and then go out and make them happen. Take the steps to put them into fruition, reap the rewards of the fruits of your labour and notice the difference in you.
Your confidence will grow;
Your business will increase;
Your desire to keep doing will surge; and
Your language will change.
I can’t promise it won’t be scary;
I can’t promise it won’t feel strange;
I can’t promise you success;
What I can promise you is as a ‘doer’ the doors of opportunity will open, as a ‘thinker’ they’ll always remain closed.
Take a leap of faith in yourself, remove your ‘thinking hat’ and put on your ‘doing hat’.
Step up, have a go and watch how people start to notice you and follow what you’re doing.
Remember, there is no failure only feedback!
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On the surface, the exercises may seem easy, in fact, the opposite is true. If you take the time to really understand the questions and answer with honesty, you will find you will Create Change in YOU!
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by Jennifer Smith | Dec 9, 2014 | Blog, Mindset |
What are 3 Effective Ways to Remove Uncertainty?
With uncertainty comes wonder, confusion and often alienation.
If is only when we stop and question what ‘uncertainty’ actually is that we are able to understand the power of the word. Uncertainty means different things to different people.
Essentially, it is a sense of not knowing and not understanding what is happening around us.
It is uncertainty of self, not of others.
So how can you combat uncertainty?
How can you move past the uneasy feeling of uncertainty you have?
How can you become more certain in a way that sustains you?
Here are three effective ways you can work through uncertainty and start to put your life back on track:
1. Self-Love
You must focus on what it is that you can control in your life and that is you. It is essential that you take care of yourself, believe in yourself and put yourself first.
Listen to what your body is telling you.
Ensure you get enough sleep; nourish your body with the right food and exercise for both physical and mental health.
2. Believe
If you don’t believe in you, how can you possibly expect others to believe in you?
Become a model to others, it is your time to shine. Take the time to smell the roses, you have earned it! Start to believe in you and others will do the same.
Forgive yourself for past mistakes, learn from them and move on, you are worth it.
Don’t let uncertainty creep back in, every time it starts to raise its head, take a deep breath, close your eyes and remember something amazing in your life. Concentrate on how you feel in that moment and every time you feel down, take yourself back to that moment in time when you felt amazing. Put yourself back in those shoes and tell yourself, that is how it is now.
3. Choice
Don’t get distracted by your surroundings, don’t get distracted by outside influences you have no control over.
You decide how it is to be.
You decide where you go from here.
All the worry in the world won’t help, it doesn’t solve problems, it only adds to them. Remember, most things you worry about never happen, most things you worry about are in the past, most things you worry about concern your health or are insignificant and not worth your time.
Concentrate on what you can control.
Concentrate on what is worthwhile and makes a difference for the good.
Concentrate on how you can add value to others.
If you stop being self-serving thinking only of you, your worries will begin to disappear; the heavy burden you carry will start to diminish and your inner self will be hungry to serve others.
Be a guiding light for others to follow and watch how uncertainty becomes certainty.
If you haven’t yet downloaded my eBook Creating Change The Complete Guide, I recommend you do so.
On the surface, the exercises may seem easy, in fact, the opposite is true. If you take the time to really understand the questions and answer with honesty, you will find you will Create Change in YOU!
Visit my website https://jennifersmith.com.au for a FREE COPY.
