Paradigm Shifting — to a Mindset for Success

A paradigm is made up of the assumptions, concepts, and beliefs that show how we view our world. And that belief system will affect performance.

A common vicious cycle associated with performance anxiety:

• We pursue goals based on what we have been taught to see as success. We try to measure up to these standards.
• We rely heavily on outside approval or disapproval to tell us if we are good enough, or have “measured up.”
• When facing a challenging task, our attention becomes over-focussed on external measures of success and validation.
• Resulting fear of failure causes nervousness and loss of concentration, sabotaging task performance.

Shifting to a positive paradigm can boost confidence, motivation, and therefore — RESULTS!

• Leave comparisons behind, putting vision and purpose to work.
• Results and innovations come from focusing our energies on performing the task itself, not on how others will evaluate the outcome.
• With this mindset, we can turn in powerful products and performances.
• With an approach based on internal values and self-directed goals, Nancy Cetlin can help you create a renewed vision for your future — maybe one you’ve always had, but didn’t dare to follow.

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