Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend :D This weeks monday motivation chat is all about surprising yourselves and how to have more of those ‘Omg I didn’t think I could do that’ moments! As always, you can find my research notes below but please go ahead and watch the video I have just uploaded for everything explained and in more detail, enjoy!
Why do you want to surprise yourselves?
- It’s a very exciting and rewarding experience releasing lots of dopamine
- It can drive your motivation
- It will expand your comfort zone
- You might discover hidden talents and capabilities
- It can boost your confidence and resilience
- More likely to have breakthroughs
- Increased creativity levels
What’s stopping you?
- Fixed mindset
- Lack of exploration
- Fear of failure
- Lack of exposure to diverse sources
- Complacency - stagnant energy
How can I surprise myself more often?
- Approach learning with curiousity
- Step out of your comfort zone
- Be open minded and willing to try
- Really apply yourself and see what happens
- Take learning and practising into your own hands
- Embrace experimentation
- Set yourself challenges
- Say yes to unexpected opportunities
And forget to take time to reflect and be proud of yourself for your achievements!