When it comes to success in life, there is no way to get there without the proper mindset. Without it, we tend not to see the big picture. We focus on what we don’t have instead of what we want. On where we are instead of where we dream of going. We struggle and get stuck where we are. This is something I didn’t realize until recently. It is amazing to see the power of what changing your mindset can do. If you are not where you want to be in life, it is probably largely due to your own mindset. Here are some tips that could help you change that.

1- Invest in yourself. This has been one of the most important lessons we had to learn. Our ego’s trapped us where we were in our businesses, and we thought we absolutely did not need anyone teaching us how to what to do next. We were so wrong! Investing in yourself has the highest return. All you have to do is show up. It is your shortcut to where you want to go and can save you years and tons of money trying to figure it out on your own. “Invest in as much as yourself as you can, you are your own biggest asset by far.” -Warren Buffet

2-Believe in yourself. If you are constantly saying negative things and complaining about how crappy things are then they probably are not going to get better. Negative thoughts don’t attract success. Stop the language that solidifies where you are. Talking about it all the time just keeps you there. Screw the past! No matter what you were told in the past, you have the power to change your future. Believe that you are capable and worthy of greatness. “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” -Mahatma Gandhi

3- Be careful who you spend your time with. You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Make a mental note of who you spend the most time with. Now ask yourself do they push you and encourage you to go after your dreams? Are they ambitious and successful? Encouraging and happy? Or are they negative and complain about life & put down your ideas?  If you are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with, you should really consider carefully if they will be there to help you and push you to the next level. Spending time with negative people does affect your mindset. Take notice of how you feel after being around them. I am not saying to ditch all of your friends, just be aware that who you are around will absolutely affect the outcome of your life. Instead of becoming the average of 5 mediocre people, become the average of 5 amazing ones instead.

4- Be grateful for your journey. No matter where you are in life, you can always start from where you are even if its terrible and build something great. Tony Robbins says that when you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears. It is really hard to be in a negative mindset if you start out every day by writing down 10 things you are grateful for. They don’t have to be deep intense things, just anything. It sets the tone for the day and people can feel the positive vibe you are giving off.  As you let your own light shine, you unconsciously allow others to do the same. You could be the person to inspire the un-inspireable.

5- Helping others will help you. One of the most powerful ways to increase the abundance in your own life is by giving to others. Though it may seem like a contradiction, the more you give away the more you’ll have. Simply sharing knowledge is one of the easiest ways to help others. You don’t have to be an expert, you just have to know more than they do. Staying ahead of the curve is critical. That is why you must lead yourself. Personal growth and development is a must in order to succeed in any area of life. Sharing your knowledge and resources is the fastest way to grow yourself. “It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” – Napoleon Hill         

Simply changing your mindset can take you from where you are to anywhere you can dream of. I am not saying it is going to be easy, but it will be worth it. I hope this helps you and makes you realize you were born for greatness and you are worthy of the life you’ve dreamt of. Feel free to share this post if you feel more people need to hear this!