Shift your criticism from people to actions

A mindset is like your default way of thinking about things.

Mindset work is key to nearly every aspect of our emotional health and wellbeing, but it’s especially helpful if you struggle with anxiety and self-doubt and want to become more confident.

They will help you move from a fear-based mindset to a confidence mindset.

1. Shift your expectations from idealistic to realistic
2. Shift your judgments from moral to mechanical
3. Shift your criticism from people to actions
4. Shift your focus from thoughts and feelings ...

On the other hand, when you commit to make small, but meaningful changes in your behavior despite how you think and feel, good things tend to happen:

• When you commit to going to the gym despite worrying about what other people will think of you, you’ll find yourself feeling mo...

Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.

When you’re in the habit of judging things—including yourself—in moral terms (right vs wrong, good vs bad), it’s easy to end up moralizing about things that aren’t actually m...

Expectations themselves aren’t a problem. The problem is that we rarely examine or update our expectations…

Unrealistic expectations actually fragelize you and how lowering your expectations can surprisingly lead to more confidence and peace of mind.

So, anytime you find yourself gett...

• It’s very difficult to think your way out of worry and anxiety… analyzing your worries usually just leads to more worry, and as a result, more anxiety and insecurity.
• If you’re racked with imposter syndrome, you can tell yourself that you’re smart and capable until you’re blue in th...

Here’s a counter-intuitive idea about dealing with fears and insecurities and building confidence:

The solution to internal problems is usually behavior change.

While it’s good to be aware of your thoughts and feelings, and to periodically reflect on them, most people who are anxious...