Winning Edge Mindset

When you’ve faced challenging times, do you pack those memories away in a box and hope they won’t resurface, or do you reflect, take the learnings and use them to propel you forwards? The latter leads to a healthier mindset.  Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/how-reflecting-on-the-past-can-enhance-your-future

When we're feeling insecure, fearful, frustrated, angry or sad, we might try to bury these feelings, finding ways to distract us. But, unless we address the thoughts behind these feelings, it will be our nemesis. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-handbags-and-glad-rags-won-t-fix-the-real-problem

There are very often key learnings from day-to-day lives – if we take a minute to stop and think about it. Here are mine from this week – my mindset moments - three things that struck me and which made a mark. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/three-mindset-moments-for-the-week

Change can feel daunting and challenging but is all change bad? By keeping our Mindset VITALS in check daily, we can be mentally resilient and adaptable to change and embrace the opportunities.   Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-change-can-be-good-and-how-we-can-prepare-ourselves-for-it

There can be times when we are so quick to react to a person or situation and maybe later regret that knee-jerk reaction. However, if we MUMMS it, we can choose our response. How do we do that? Listen on... Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/the-benefits-of-responding-rather-than-reacting

We have our own opinion and expectations of the way we think the world should work. However, it’s important to manage those expectations because there is so much in life we have absolutely no control over. Except, we get to choose how we think, feel and respond. Empowering stuff. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-managing-your-own-expectations-keep...

Tokens of love and cards are exchanged on Valentine's Day – some are bought after much thought, others a last minute.com job to avoid being in trouble. Either way, it was all bought with the purchaser in mind, because we only ever do what suits us best… Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/another-valentine-s-day-victory-why-it-s-actually-all-about-you

Many feel this is the most challenging of the Lockdowns. Find out why it’s important to think of those quick wins which will carry us through – how a sense of purpose can make the difference to your quality of life.  Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-how-you-show-up-each-day-will-affect-the-quality-of-life-you-lead

If 95% of our thinking is subconscious and 95% of what we do day in and day out is reactive habit, who's driving the car? These 7 steps will ensure you live your life consciously and get the most out of it.   Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/7-magic-steps-to-making-the-most-out-of-your-life

Is harmless banter about other people in fact harmless? Or is this chit-chat a way of making ourselves feel better about ourselves, if we point out others’ shortcomings? Are we in fact chipping away at our self-respect? Maybe a bit of introspection will mean you see things in a different light. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-challenging-the-way-...

The third Monday in January is apparently Blue Monday. With a bit of pseudoscience and some marketeers, an ‘awareness’ day was born. Now we know how to feel. Because we have been told so. We can put it all down to an algorithm. Or we can decide for ourselves how we want to feel, on any given day.  Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/in-a-good-mood-t...

Why do you do what you do? Why do you make the choices you make? Are they consciously made choices or is there not much thought behind them? It all boils down to your values. The trouble is, do you know what your values are? Learn more about what you’ve heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/it-s-a-free-country-isn-t-it

Making resolutions is customary this time of year. But how many people stick to them beyond February? Willpower is no good for long-term motivation. Self-discipline is what's needed. And a change in the nature of your thinking. What got you to here, needs to uplevel to get you to there. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/how-to-successfully-achieve-your...

2020 has tested our mettle. And community has mattered - in whatever form that might look like. It's about being there for others and others being there for you. Many have stepped up & helped those most in need. Positive acts of selfishness, rather than altruism. It's a win-win situation.  Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-it-pays-to-pay-i...

Christmas for many doesn’t match up to the happy jolly times in the adverts. It can be fraught for a multitude of reasons. With this in mind, here's my version of The Twelve Days of Christmas. It’s the gifts to give yourself to ensure you keep your mental wellbeing in check. WARNING: This podcast does contain festive singing! Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.c...

Stress can be an over-used word, but I think we can all agree that right now, it's not surprising if we feel overwhelmed. Whether we feel stress is a result of the global pandemic, strained relationships, a dislike of our job, or a general feeling of anxiety, we can own stress & do something about it. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/the-surprisin...

There are key qualities that a great leader possesses. It can be said, that communication and listening are at the core of these qualities; so too, trust, courage, self-awareness, personal growth and the ability to delegate. Each is necessary in order for a leader to bring their people together and to move them forward. What do you look for in a strong and effective leader and do you recognise the...

The unexpected has taken us all off guard this year. Any personal or business plans have been somewhat derailed. Our mindset is key in helping us find a way forward. Resilience, resourcefulness and an attitude that opportunities are possible, we help to create a new normal with new plans and goals. Is your attitude supporting a way forward?  Learn more about what you've heard here https://www...

Overthinkers, this one is for you! No more getting stuck in a groove of unhelpful thoughts. No more analysis paralysis. I’ll explain your thought patterns and give you five tips to change gear, reframe and move forward.   Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/5-steps-to-help-an-overthinker-get-unstuck-and-move-forward 

Many successful people believe they're a fraud - that they’re where they are due to happenchance. Low self-worth and lack in belief of ability is very often the problem. Here are my six steps to free yourself of those thoughts and feel happy and secure in your achievements.  Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/is-there-an-impostor-lurking-in-you-how...

Are you a People Pleaser? Do you try to make people happy? Agree when really you disagree because you want peace and harmony? Or perhaps find it hard to say no, fearing rejection. Self-worth is often the issue and we perpetuate thoughts, feelings and actions until we address the nature of our thinking.   Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-being...

Is a Perfectionist perfect? Organised, scrupulous attention to detail, no stone left unturned; they get the job done. But at what cost? It can be exhausting striving to get everything 100% right but to then feel more could be achieved, constantly questioning your efforts, wondering if others do too. Does this resonate with you?   Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedge...

Feeling trapped can take many forms - physical, mental and emotional. It can take great courage and fortitude to break free from those constraints. There’s always the freedom to choose though – freedom over the type of thoughts we’re having. That’s the start and it’s a strong base from which to move on from. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/you-think-...

We’re living in a different world to that of even a year ago. No wonder it’s challenging for us to get our heads around. It’s ever evolving and life is now seen through a COVID-19 filter; we’ve no idea of the end point. Now more than ever, we need to check in daily on our Mindset VITALS.  Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/why-we-not-only-need-to-f...

Resilience is key if we want a mindset that can get us through the tough times in life, or when we face obstacles on the way to achieving our goals. There are strategies we can employ to get us through, to help us to build our resilience, enabling us to be hopeful and solution-orientated. Learn more about what you've heard here https://www.winningedgemindset.com/blog/which-ninja-turtle-are-you-may...