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Monkey On Your Back
There are four typical thinking patterns we can find ourselves in at any time. We use the M-I-N-D acronym to remember these mindsets.
* Monkey on Your Back
* Intimidated Mindset
* Natural
* Determined Mindset
Today, we are focused on the Monkey on Your Back. It's that voice in your head that beats you up. It tells you everything you're doing wrong right now, anything that could go wrong in the future and everything that's gone wrong in the past. The Monkey on Your Back is not the coaching voice that will help you reach your goals or perform your best when it matters most.
The great news about the Monkey on Your Back is that you control your thinking! When you recognize that Monkey on Your Back, just look over your shoulder and say, "Get off my back!" Now, refocus.
Your homework for the week is to conquer the Monkey. Get out a sheet of paper and fold it in half. On the left side of the page, write down the things the monkey typically says. We find that the Monkey on Your Back is often consistent. It says the same things to you over and over. For example, "You are always late," or "You won't ever be organized," or "It's going to be a really tough time gaining market share."
After you write down quotes from the Monkey, move to the right side of the page and write down a refocusing sentence. For the example of "You won't ever be organized," you can write down a truth such as, "I stay organized when I write a 'things-to-do' list at the end of the day."
Remember, some of our greatest inefficiencies are not in time management, they are in mind management. The Monkey on Your Back is a waste of time. Take captive those thoughts and train your Performance Intelligence so you can develop the Mind of a Champion!
I'm Dr. Julie. Enjoy the game!