Mind(Set) Over Matter

Have you ever had a mindset heading to a dinner, an event, or even just to work or home having an expectation of what you were going to eat or what was going to happen? Then when you get to your destination, the unexpected happens and your mindset and response to it is challenged.

Of course you have!

For me, managing expectations and navigating my response to the event is a daily occurrence and one of my biggest challenges.

We can begin any event at any time in our day with the most positive, focused mindset. We clearly see the goal line, having expectations of what will happen or what may happen. But guess what? Many times our expectations are not met. Life happens and we are left to have to pivot or be stuck in the mud. It is easy to freeze when expectations aren't met. This can happen by others or the situation at hand, and most of the time, it is out of our control.

When this happens, our response to the situation and mindset to pivot to the new normal or expectation is most important. We can choose to be stuck, not adjust, and just blame others. What is critical in these moments is to look in the mirror and say I CAN and I WILL be aware enough to navigate through the missed expectation instead of making it a missed opportunity to grow and learn.

Mindset in all facets of life is important. I can argue that mindset in managing expectations and life is MOST important.

I challenge you (along with myself as well) to recognize that when expectations aren't met, something isn't being done TO you. It is our responsibility to be aware, to learn, and to respond accordingly, so that results begin to happen THROUGH you.

Mindset over matter helps us continue to learn each and every day. YOU CAN, I CAN, and with that thought, no matter the missed expectation, we can reframe, open our minds, and continue to grow.

Life does not always play out the way we drew it up. But the right mindset definitely helps us adapt to the new game plan.

How are you winning?