Lucy And The Lens

Category: Networking

  • Weekly Affirmations

    Ever since October’s networking event with Mrs. Mindset at mums in business I’ve had the affirmation card on my desk that reads, “I have the power to choose…” (how I live my life).

    I’m wondering if anyone uses weekly affirmations, and if so, whether they find them helpful. For me, affirmations are a way to focus my mindset on what I want to achieve. It felt good to have this on my desk for a week and I tried to keep this weeks affirmation in mind as I went about my business. I found that it helped me to stay positive and motivated, even when things were challenging.

    Do you have any good affirmations that you use regularly? I’d love to hear them!

    “I have the power to choose…” What positive affirmations do you use to keep your mindset focused on what you want to achieve? Share them with us in the comments!

  • The Subconscious Mind With Mrs Mindset at Mums In Business

    Back in October 2023 I went to a networking event with mums in business, having realised you don’t have to be a mum but a woman in business.

    The talk was with Mrs. Mindset talking about how your subconscious mind affects business without you knowing.

    It was all about how our subconscious minds prevent us from doing the things we need to do to improve our business strategy.
    For example, if we’re worried about failing, our subconscious mind will tell us to give up before we even start.
    Or, if we’re worried about not being good enough, we’ll procrastinate and never get around to taking the necessary steps to improve.
    It’s fascinating stuff, and it really makes you think about how your own subconscious mind might be holding you back in business.
    If you’re not aware of it, it can be a real barrier to success.

    One of the things Gemma did with us is an exercise where we had to use non verbal communication to give yes or no answers to questions another person in the group asked us. It felt very strange as you just want to speak but it makes you more aware of how your subconscious mind reacts.

    The key takeaways from Mrs. Mindset talk are:

    Your subconscious mind is always seeking to protect you from harm and will often set barriers to prevent you taking risks.

    However, you can overcome these barriers by using your willpower to force yourself to take action.

    For example, if you have a fear of dogs like me, you can use your willpower to force yourself to stroke a dog next time you see one and get into a more calm zone. Which I did this morning in a coffee shop that has a resident cocker spaniel.

    Similarly, if you are afraid of public speaking, you can use your willpower to force yourself to give a presentation.

    By using your willpower to overcome your fears, you will slowly but surely break down the barriers your subconscious mind has set.

    So, if you want to achieve your goals, don’t let your subconscious mind hold you back. Use your willpower to take action and overcome your fears!

    Thanks for reading! Your insights on how your subconscious mind might be holding you back in business would be greatly appreciated. So please go give Mrs. Mindset a follow on linkedin or facebook if you want to learn more about how you can break down the barriers and strive for success.