Reprogram Your Mind for Success

1. Introduction: Hi, and welcome to the class. I'm Buena Marchetti, Eriksson professional coach, mom of two, and a former professional table tennis player. I also have a strong background in corporate world, working as a professional trainer in personal development and later in finance controlling and HR controlling. So throughout my journey from sports to business and finally to coaching, I've seen how much our mindset can shape the results we create in life. This class is here to help you do exactly that. Reprogram your mind for success by understanding what limiting beliefs are and how they affect your behavior, learning how to refrain those beliefs into empowering thoughts and developing a growth mindset to support you in reaching your goals, both personally and professionally. You'll be utd step by step through short actionable lessons, and you'll also get access to a simple class project to apply the tools in a practical way and a downloadable workbook with powerful step by step exercises to help you go even deeper and build lasting awareness. So this is your time to break through old patterns and start showing up with more clarity, courage and confidence. So let's dive in and I'll see you in the first lesson. 2. What Are Limiting Beliefs?: So limiting beliefs are the stories we tell ourselves what we can or cannot do. And these beliefs often originate from past experiences, societal expectations, or fear of failure. And the tricky part is that we usually accept them as a truth without questioning them. But here's the good news. So you have the power to identify limiting beliefs and to refrain them into empowering Todd. So in this lesson we'll cover what limiting beliefs are and where they come from, how they hold you back, and a step by step process to refrain them into empowering Todd. So by the end of this lesson, you'll have a practical tools to break free from these barriers and rewrite the narrative you tell yourself. So let's get started. Let's start by defining limiting beliefs. These are assumptions or perceptions you hold about yourself, others, or the world that restricts your growth and keep you from pursuing your goals. Think of limiting beliefs as mental roadblocks. They might sound like I'm not good enough to lead a team. I'll never be financially secure. I'm too old to start over. Success is for other people, not for me. Where do these beliefs come from? Here are the three most common sources, childhood experiences. Many of our beliefs are shaped early in life. For example, hearing phrases like money doesn't grow on trees or you're not as smart as your sibling can create long lasting doubts about your capabilities or word. Past failures, a single setback, like a failed exam, a rejection or a business venture that didn't work out can plant the seeds of a limiting belief, such as I'm not cut out for this. Cultural and societal norms. Society often dictates what is acceptable or achievable. Messages like women shouldn't be assertive or men shouldn't express emotions can reinforce limiting beliefs about how you're supposed to behave. Take a moment to think about a belief you've held onto that limits you. Maybe it's something like I'm not creative or I can't trust people. Write it down in your workbook. Becoming aware of these beliefs is the first step in overcoming them. 3. How Limiting Beliefs Hold You Back?: Thank you. Now that you've identified the limiting belief, let's explore how these beliefs actually hold you back. Limiting beliefs act like invisible barriers. They shape your actions, decisions, and even your identity. Here's how they keep you in your comfort zone. If you believe you'll fail, you won't even try. For example, someone who thinks I'm bad at math might never apply for a job that requires analytical skills. Even if they are capable of learning, they sabotage your success. Limiting beliefs create self doubt, which can lead to procrastination or hesitation. Imagine you've been offered a leadership role, but think, I'm not ready. You might turn it down. Missing a valuable opportunity. They lower your self esteem. Over time, these beliefs become part of your identity. Instead of seeing yourself capable, you start believing, I'm just not good enough. Example, imagine someone who believes they are terrible at public speaking. Because of this belief, they avoid every opportunity to present at work. Over time, they miss out on promotions, confidence building experiences, and the chance to showcase their ideas. But here's the truth. Limiting beliefs are not facts. They are just thoughts, thoughts you can challenge and change. 4. Reframing Limiting Beliefs: Now, let's talk about how to challenge and reframe these beliefs. I'll guide you through a three step process to replace remitting belief with empowering ones. Step one, identify the belief. Ask yourself, what's holding me back right now? Is it a belief about your abilities? Is it a fear of what others might think? Write it down. Be specific, for example, I'm not smart enough to start my own business. I'll fail if I try something new. Step two, challenge the belief. Once you identify the belief, question it. Ask yourself, is this belief absolutely true? What evidence do I have to support or contradict this belief? Where do this belief come from? Most beliefs crumble when you examine them closely. For example, belief. I'm not smart enough to start a business. Challenge. I've successfully learned new skills before. I managed to solve tough problems at work. Why wouldn't I figure out what's needed to start a business? Step three, refrain the belief. Replace the limiting belief with a positive empowering one, for example, limiting belief. I'll never succeed at this refrain belief. I'm capable of learning and adapting. I don't have to be perfect. I just have to start. This isn't about blind optimism. It's about shifting from a mindset of limitation to one of possibility. When you reframe your beliefs, you create new opportunities for action. For example, limiting belief. I'll never be financially secure, evidenced against it. I've paid off debt before and save for emergencies. I've learned budgeting skills in the past, refrain belief. I'm capable of managing my finances and creating a secure future for myself. Take your time with this exercise. It's one of the most powerful steps you can take toward personal growth. I. 5. Table Leg Method: So far, we talked about what limiting beliefs are and how they shape our mindset. So now let's go deeper and learn practical tool to break these beliefs and replace them with empowering ones. And one of the most effective techniques to do this is a table leg method. So this simple yet powerful strategy helps you identify why belief feels true and then systematically weaken it and replace it with more positive belief. So in this lesson, I'll guide you step by step on how to use this method in your own life. So let's dive in. Step one, understanding limiting beliefs as a table. Imagine your limiting belief is like a table or tabletop. It stands firm because of the legs supporting it. These legs are the experiences, memories or evidence that make the belief feel true. Example. Limiting belief. I'm not good at public speaking. Table legs evidence supporting this belief. I froze during a presentation in college. Someone once told me I don't have a confident voice. I feel nervous whenever I have to speak in a group. The more legs a belief has, the stronger it seems. But what happens if we remove or weaken these legs? The belief loses its power. Step two, weakening the table legs. To change the belief, we need to challenge and replace each leg with new empowering evidence. Example, reframing the legs. I froze during a presentation in college. That was years ago. I've grown since then and I can improve with practice. Someone once told me I don't have a confident voice. That's just one opinion. Many people enjoy listening to me. I feel nervous whenever I have to speak in a group. Nerves are normal. I can prepare and still deliver well. By challenging this leg, the table starts to wobble and the belief becomes weaker. Step three, building a new empowering belief. Now that the old belief is collapsing, let's replace it with a stronger, positive one, new empowering belief. I'm becoming a confident speaker through practice and experience. To reinforce this belief, we now add new supporting glocks positive evidence. I successfully explained an idea in a team meeting last week. I read about how even top speakers feel nervous but perform well. Every time I practice, I get better. With new empowering glegs, the belief becomes stronger and feels more natural. Step four, daily reinforcement. Changing beliefs isn't a one time event. It requires daily reinforcement. Here's how to make your new beliefs stick. Affirmations, repeat your new belief daily. Journaling, write down small winds that reinforce your new mindset. Take action. Step outside your comfort zone to prove your new belief true. 6. Final Thoughts On Limiting Beliefs: It Breaking through limiting beliefs is a game changer for personal growth. These beliefs may have held you back in the past, but you don't have to let them define your future. Remember, awareness is the first step. Questioning those beliefs is the second and reframing them into empowering truths is how you move forward. For now takes some time to reflect on the exercise in your workbook. Every belief you challenge is a step closer to the life you want to create. See you in the next lesson. Okay. 7. What Is Growth Mindset?: Ooh. In this lesson, we are going to explore one of the most powerful ways to unlock your potential, cultivating a growth mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that your abilities, intelligence can be developed through effort learning and persistence. And when you cultivate a growth mindset, you open the door to continuous learning and improvement even when faced with challenges. So by the end of this lesson, you will understand what growth mindset is and why it matters and how it's different from a fixed mindset, and you will learn a practical strategies, how to cultivate a growth mindset in your daily life. So let's dive in. First, let's define what a growth mindset really is. A growth mindset is the belief that your abilities are not fixed, but can be developed over time through dedication and hard work. This idea comes from the work of psychologist Carol Dweck, who found that people with a growth mindset embrace challenges, learn from criticism, and persist in the face of setbacks. They believe that effort leads to improvement and that skills can always be honed, no matter where you start, for example, someone with a growth mindset might think, I may not know how to solve this problem yet, but I learn. Failure is not a reflection of my abilities, but an opportunity to improve. On the other hand, people with a fixed mindset believe their abilities are status. Either you are good at something or you're not. They tend to shy away from challenges, avoid failure, and give up more easily when faced with obstacles. For instance, someone with a fixed mindset might think, I'm just not good at this. If I fail, it means I'm not capable of succeeding. Think about the recent challenge you faced. Did you approach it with a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? Write down your thoughts in your workbook. How would things have been different if you approach it with a growth mindset? Thank you. 8. The Power Of Growth Mindset: So why does cultivating a growth mindset matter? Well, it has a profound impact on how you approach life, work, and relationships. Here's why a growth mindset is so powerful. Increased resilience. When you view challenges as opportunities to grow, you're more likely to persist through tough times. For example, instead of giving up on a difficult project, you'll seek out resources, ask for feedback, and improve your skills to overcome obstacles, openness to learning. People with a growth mindset are always open to learning new things. They see every experience success or failure as a chance to improve. This willingness to learn help them adapt to change and grow their abilities continuously, reduced fear of failure. Failure is inevitable, but with a growth mindset, it's seen as a part of the learning process. Instead of feeling discouraged by setbacks, you view them as feedback and as essential part of success. Better performance. Studies have shown that people with a growth mindset tend to perform better because they are more likely to embrace challenges, put in effort, and learn from mistakes. They tend to achieve greater success over time. Let's take the example of someone learning a new skill, like playing a musical instrument. Someone with a fixed mindset might give up if they don't sound good at first, but someone with a growth mindset understands that mastery takes time and practice. They are not discouraged by early mistakes. They keep practicing and over time, their skills improve. Think about a skill you wanted to develop or something you've struggled with in the past. Can you see it through the lens of a growth mindset? What would it look like if you embrace the idea that effort leads to improvement? Write this down in your workbook. 9. How To Cultivate Growth Mindset?: I that you understand the power of a growth mindset, let's talk about how to cultivate it in your life. Here are a few practical strategies to help you shift your mindset, embrace challenges. People with a growth mindset don't shy away from challenges, they embrace them. Whether it's taking on a difficult project at work or learning a new skill, choose to see challenges as opportunities to grow. Example, the next time you face a challenge, instead of thinking this is too hard, try asking yourself, what can I learn from this? Celebrate effort not just results. When you praise your effort, not just the outcome, you reinforce the idea that growth comes from dedication, not just initiate talent. This encourages you to continue working hard regardless of immediate success. Example, instead of saying, I did great because I got the promotion, say I worked hard, took initiative, and grew through the process. Learn from feedback. Constructive criticism is an essential part of growth. Instead of feeling defensive when you receive feedback, try to see it as a chance to improve. Ask yourself, what can I learn from this feedback and apply it to your next effort? Refrain failures as learning opportunities. We all fail from time to time. Instead of letting failure define you, see it as a feedback. Ask yourself, what did I learn from this? And what can I do differently next time? This shift in perspective will help you bounce back faster and continue to grow. Example, if you make a mistake at work, instead of saying, I'm terrible at this, say, what can I learn from this mistake so I can improve next time? Surround yourself with a growth oriented environment. You can also cultivate a growth mindset by surrounding yourself with others who value learning and improvement. Spend time with people who encourage you to take risks, learn from setbacks and grow together. In your workbook, I've included a list of questions to help you identify areas in your life where you can apply a growth mindset. Take a few minutes to reflect on the following. What challenge have you been avoiding? What skill or area of life would you like to improve? How can you reframe a past failure as a learning experience? Write down your reflections and action step. 10. Final Thoughts On Growth Mindset: Congratulations. You've now learned how to cultivate a growth mindset. By embracing challenges, celebrating effort, and learning from setbacks, you'll open the door to continuous improvement in all areas of your life. Remember, a growth mindset is not something you achieve overnight. It takes practice and commitment. The more you apply these strategies, the more natural they will become. For now take a moment to reflect on the exercises in your workbook and remember, growth is a journey, embrace it with an open mind. Okay. 11. Class Project: Your class project is personal and really powerful one. So you'll be using the table leg method to work on real limiting belief that's holding you back and reframe it into something empowering. So here's what I would love for you to do. First, draw old belief tables. So with the limiting belief on the top and the legs or the reasons that supporting this belief underneath. Then after going through exercise, draw another so empowering belief table with empowering belief on the top and new supporting legs with empowering thoughts. And this visual contrast is so powerful because actually it shows your mindset shift. And also, it can be really inspiring for someone else to do the same. Feel free to share both of your drawings in the project section with one or two sentences how it felt actually to challenge your belief. Will also find a downloadable workbook with this and other exercises to deepen your transformation. So take time with this exercise, have fun with the drawings, and remember this is for you. And I can't wait to see what are you going to create. 12. Thank You!: Thank you so much for joining me in the class. I hope it helps you to take a deeper look at your beliefs and to shift into more empowering and growth oriented mindset. Don't forget to complete your class project. And if you haven't already, please download the workbook for more exercises to deepen your transformation. If you found this class helpful, please leave a review and follow me here on the Skillshare. And finally, just know that the journey of rewiring your mindset is ongoing. So be kind to yourself. Stay curious and keep growing. I'm cheering you on, and I hope to see you in another class soon.