Your perspective is part of the foundation of your entire mindset. When challenges come (and they always will), your perspective determines whether you stumble or stride forward confidently.
For example, imagine you’ve invested heavily in a new platform that doesn’t immediately pay off. You could slip into frustration or anxiety but if you pause and choose a different perspective, your mindset shifts from helplessness to empowerment.
Instead of, “This isn’t working,” you could ask, “What can I adjust to improve results?”
Immediately, your brain moves into problem-solving mode rather than panic.
To uplevel your perspective consider the following:
- Pay attention: Pay attention to your instinctive reactions and initial responses to challenges. Are they negative, defensive, or overwhelmed? Recognising your habitual responses is the first step toward shifting them.
- Ask better questions: Change the quality of your questions to change the quality of your perspective. Instead of asking, “Why is this happening to me?” ask, “What can I learn from this?” or “What’s the next best step?”
- Keep asking: Even when you’ve decided the next best step and have done the work to shift your perspective, without awareness, you can slip back into the same, old comfortable, negative outlook. Keep asking, stay curious, do the work. It will pay off.
What if you lose a client – how can you shift perspective?
Losing a client can feel deeply personal and discouraging. However, shifting your perspective to view this situation as an insight-gathering opportunity turns a potentially negative event into a constructive moment for improvement.
This mindset shift encourages strategic questions like:
- Was there a gap in communication?
- Can I refine my onboarding or client support process?
This approach not only minimises emotional turmoil but also turns every setback into actionable wisdom.
Turn this process into a habit
Consistently practising perspective shifts is key to sustainable mindset improvement:
- Regular Reflection: Schedule time weekly to reflect on challenges faced. Deliberately extract lessons to reinforce your positive perspective.
- Reframe Quickly: Develop the habit of immediately reframing challenges when they arise. Practice makes this second nature.
- Environment Matters: Surround yourself with people who also adopt empowering perspectives. A supportive network amplifies your own positive shifts.
As your ability to consciously shift perspectives grows, you’ll notice profound impacts across your business:
- Increased resilience in facing setbacks.
- Enhanced creativity and innovation.
- Improved relationships with clients and team members, fostering a positive and productive environment.
There is a positive ripple effect across your business as you uplevel your perspective. Your perspective becomes your competitive edge. Competitors might get stuck in negativity or overwhelm, but you’ll consistently navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.
Remember if you want some 1:1 help with this, reach out to me philippa@holdmyhandcoaching.com
Until next time,
Best wishes
Philippa x