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5 Ways to Cultivate a More Positive Mindset
Wisdom Amy Barnette Wisdom Amy Barnette

5 Ways to Cultivate a More Positive Mindset

Cultivating a positive mindset can be difficult if you tend to lean toward negativity - you can’t just flip a switch and “be positive”. If you struggle with slipping into a negative mindset, here are 5 things you can try to create a more positive outlook.

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The Answer You Give This Question Has the Power to Shift Everything
Relationship with Food, Wisdom Amy Barnette Relationship with Food, Wisdom Amy Barnette

The Answer You Give This Question Has the Power to Shift Everything

One of my weird little quirks is that I like to listen to battle music and write motivational speeches in my head. I do this when I’m at the gym. In the car. Sometimes even while I’m washing dishes or folding laundry. Anyone who has ever taken one of my cycle classes has been on the receiving end of this quirk as these speeches often transpire into my coaching cues.

They usually reflect something that I am working on within myself and serve as a strategy to help me navigate fear and uncertainty. As well as offer a re-frame in those times when I get caught up in my head. Which still happens to be A LOT.

I tell you this because what I want to share with you today stems from one these battle music speeches. And it goes something like this…

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Embracing the Not Yet
Wisdom, Relationship with Food Amy Barnette Wisdom, Relationship with Food Amy Barnette

Embracing the Not Yet

One of my favorite quotes of all time is Henry Ford's "Either you think you can or you think you can't, either way you are right." But what happens when you can't say the words "I can" with conviction because they don't fully resonate and honor your true feelings? Here’s what to do when the words “I can” feel empty, false, or fake.

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