What does it mean to be authentically you? Maybe you’ve never thought about it. Perhaps you're constantly soul searching & wondering why you don’t feel fulfilled in life. Start with your self-image– ‘I’m the kind of person who…’ Are you happy being you? bit.ly/3FVEgh1

Stress. It's a common feeling. But how does it manifest? And how can we deal with it? Ultimately, it's down to us. We're the problem. And the solution. Listen to the podcast on Spotify spoti.fi/319h7sD

It's a mindset thing. #mindsetmatters #mindsetreset #mindsetshift #selfimprovement

For me, this quote by Aristotle hits the nail on the head. How many times have you sounded off at someone, walked away & deep down, known they weren't the real problem. Maybe what they did tipped you over the edge but there was another underlying issue. #consciousthinking

When stress levels are rising, ask yourself: How do I want to think about this? How do I want to feel about this? How much time, thought & energy do I want to donate to this? How can I manage my thoughts around this?' The answers will help you gain perspective.

Are you currently sleepwalking through life? Do you have a direction of travel, to achieve dreams and goals? And what are the benefits of having a sense of purpose? bit.ly/3pubtK6

Are you allowing your imagination to keep your world small? Do you fear change? Do you think of challenge in the negative sense or do you embrace it & give it everything you've got? Get curious about your thoughts & question them if they're not allowing you to go for it in life.

It's a matter of mindset- attitude, motivation & thinking skills.

When in a situation where you feel stuck, overwhelmed or anxious, you might not be able to influence the outcome however, you can choose your response. Not always easy and it’s not about being positive, but you can be consciously aware of where you allow your thoughts to take you

When you're feeling negative, your brain is unable to be open & resourceful. You can't think of solutions, only the insurmountable problem. When you feel unsure, worried or anxious, slow everything right down. Give yourself thinking time. You'll feel more able to find an answer.

When you're going through particularly challenging times in your life, it’s important to understand your emotions & feelings & allow time to process. Crucially, it's identifying the thoughts behind those feelings. The mindset you then adopt is crucial. bit.ly/3yk30Nv

Looking to do a check-up from the neck-up in preparation for the New Year and a new you? Listen to the Winning Edge podcasts which are great for some mindset maintenance. anchor.fm/kirstyjacksonp…

Your strategy to achieving your goals: 1. Focus: Know precisely what you want. 2. Self-talk: Muhammad Ali told himself: ‘I am the greatest’. It worked. Try it. 3. Affirmations: Repeat daily. Rewire your brain to believe the positive. 4. Visualisation: Imagine achieving your goal

I wrote this Blog 13 months ago. Who'd have thought we'd still be in a similar position at the end of 2021? But the message is still the same- keep on top of your mindset to help you make your way through it all. Easy? Not necessarily. But it can be done bit.ly/3pymsS0

Sometimes when in the middle of something challenging, we might want to give up, throw the towel in because it just feels too difficult & we can't seem to justify the end to the means. But remember what's at the end if you carry on. Push on through. Believe in you & your ability.

For some, the festive season is a time of great joy. For others, it feels like it brings nothing but stress. That stress is self-induced though. You get to choose what you do and with whom, it depends what sits most comfortably with your emotional needs. bit.ly/3J7fuNm

It's time for a holiday break so The Winning Edge will be signing off as of today and back in the New Year. May you have much fun over the coming weeks and here's to a 2022 where we see growth, learning & positive change in us all.

Apparently it's Blue Monday today. Whatever. YOU choose your mood. Blue Monday doesn't dictate that, nor Friday 13th. The question to ask yourself: When did you last think about the way you think. That will decide what kind of day you're going to have. bit.ly/3KhtfcS

We can't change the past, we can't control the future but we can live more consciously in the now. We can be present, intentional & make conscious choices which will always be aligned with our values. As Jim Rohn said: "Wherever you are, be there." bit.ly/34078ak

How do you stop the good things in life getting in the way of better? Or perhaps the best version? By living life intentionally. The quality of your thoughts determine the quality of your actions. What type of thoughts are you having about your future? bit.ly/3rga5fW