Is working with a Mindset Coach worth it? 3 unmissable benefits

Thinking of working with a mindset coach but wondering if it’s worth it for you?

Your mindset affects every aspect of your life, from when you decide to get out of bed in the morning to the foods you eat and the opportunities you see and go after. Whether you feel as though you’re in a positive place with your mindset or are struggling to see the good in life, you can benefit from a mindset coach.

What is a mindset, and why does it matter?

Your mindset is comprised of the beliefs and perspectives you look at the world through. These beliefs and perspectives that shape the way you interact with the world, so your mindset not only influences how you feel each day but also how much success you find in life.

It’s easy for people to develop a fixed mindset. Carol Dweck, a psychologist at the University of Stanford, developed the theory of fixed versus growth mindsets.

A fixed mindset refers to the belief that one's intelligence, talents and personality are fixed traits that cannot grow. People with a fixed mindset believe we are born with a certain level of ability (or special skills), and we are unable to improve our level of abilities over time. This will lead you to believe that you are a victim of life, merely strapped into a rollercoaster and expected to endure the ups and downs. With that mindset, challenging situations are a show-stopper, and with that, there is no room for improvement.

A growth mindset, conversely, is one where you believe you have the ability to change, control, and influence the direction of your life. Instead of believing you’re strapped into a rollercoaster with no control, you see yourself as a driver of your vehicle; you may be forced to take a detour sometimes, but the ultimate direction is up to you. As you can see from these examples, someone with a fixed mindset will ultimately find life much less enjoyable and will stay in uncomfortable circumstances because they see themselves (knowingly or not) as a victim. Someone with a growth mindset will still experience ups and downs, but they will have more optimism knowing that they have the constitution to overcome obstacles.

Why work with a mindset coach?

We’ll get into the benefits of working with a mindset coach shortly, but first, here’s an overview of what mindset coaches do for their clients:

Mindset coaches focus on helping their clients find and develop a growth mindset. They’re focused on helping you uncover your limiting beliefs through intuitive skills and powerful techniques so you can see those beliefs as false or in a new light. They use conversations, exercises, and techniques focused on developing your self-awareness of your thought and behavioural patterns so you can start making different decisions to reach your goals.

Three unmissable benefits of working with a Mindset Coach

1. They’ll help you shift your perspective

One of the biggest things that hold us back in life is our beliefs about what we can and can’t achieve. Mindset coaches will challenge you to see situations from new angles so you can overcome your fears and disarm your limiting beliefs.

While you can do much work in this vein on your own through journaling and similar exercises, you can benefit from an outside perspective of an expert to make you aware of the thoughts and beliefs you’re too close to see as destructive.

2. They’ll help you find your strengths and see your full potential

One of the common reasons why people have a fixed mindset is because they’ve never had anyone to encourage them to find their strengths and think about what they want from life. If you’ve had someone in your life who told you that you couldn’t do something, it’s challenging not to believe them. A mindset coach can work with you to uncover the truth about what you want from life and help you boost your confidence and self-belief to start reaching your goals.

3. They’ll give you the tools to succeed

Learning how to be self-aware of your mindset and tune your brain to give you the right thoughts and reactions isn’t something that happens with the flick of a switch, especially if you’ve spent years with a fixed mindset or had someone in your life who put you down. It would be best if you had the right tools to use while navigating your life, and a mindset coach will ensure you have the tools best suited to how your brain is wired and the situations you face.

Your mindset coach will also keep you accountable, help you set goals, so you get small wins while shooting for your biggest goals, and be your cheerleader. They’ll help you keep pushing forward when you feel like you want to give up and when you’re achieving your goals but aren’t thinking big enough.

If you are at a turning point in your life where you need to re-evaluate your scope, need clarity and focus, or just want to learn more about your individual strengths and potential, working with a Mindset Coach is a great way to support your journey. Get in contact if you want to discover your opportunity!