What is your mindset and where does it come from?

Imagine walking through the rooms of your inner house with a flashlight. Each room holds the beliefs, attitudes, and stories you’ve gathered over time. Some of these beliefs light the way forward, while others cast shadows and keep you stuck.

Your mindset is this collection of beliefs — the “set” patterns of thought from which you experience life. It’s shaped from childhood, by the words of parents, teachers, and role models. Culture, society, relationships, the media and the environments you move through continue to add to it. Over time, these patterns feel familiar, even safe.

But here’s the thing: while they offer certainty, they can also limit possibility. For example, someone with a fixed belief like “I’m just not creative” may avoid trying new things. That belief feels secure, but it dims their light, blocking the discovery of talents and joy that could expand their world.

We all carry a bright light within us, yet life’s stresses and set ways of thinking can dim it. As a mindset coach, I support clients by offering a safe space to pause, express, and reflect on these beliefs — so they can decide which ones still serve them, and which they’re ready to release.

💭 Reflection: What belief or thought is dimming your light right now? And what mindset shift could help you see it differently?