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9 ways to protect your mindset

July 29, 20251 min read

9 ways to protect your mindset:

(Without falling into toxic positivity)

Here's the truth:

Your brain is wired for negativity.

But you need a positive outlook.

Just a few of the many benefits:
⟶ Better Decision-Making
⟶ Increased Creativity
⟶ Adaptability to Change
⟶ Stronger Immune System

Some people think I am faking my positive outlook.
They say, “How do you stay happy so much?”

It’s because I work on it.
Every. Day.

Here’s my recipe:

1. Morning Mental Maintenance
⟶ Create a "positivity anchor" before opening your inbox
⟶ Try gratitude practice, time in nature or 3 deep breaths

2. Strategic News Consumption
⟶ Be clear about what you can control and what you can’t
⟶ Choose 2 fixed times to read the news (not listen)

3. Energy Audit System
⟶ Track what fuels vs. drains your tank
⟶ Deliberately schedule energy-boosting activities

4. Feedback Reframing Ritual
⟶ Wait 90 minutes before responding to negative feedback
⟶ Ask: "What can I learn?" before "Why me?"

5. Problem-Solution Ratio
⟶ For every problem, think of two potential solutions
⟶ Creates solution-focused thinking without dismissing issues

6. Celebration Micro-Habits
⟶ Keep a habit tracker
⟶ Share victories with an accountability partner

7. Reality-Check Partners
⟶ Build a network of truth-tellers
⟶ People who balance support with honesty

8. Stress Detection
⟶ Know your personal red flags
⟶ Have pre-planned reset activities ready

9. Watch Your Gains, Not the Gaps
⟶ Document progress monthly
⟶ Review during tough times

The secret isn't forced positivity.

It's building systems that protect your mindset while staying real.

Staying positive is a choice everyday.

An infographic titled "9 Ways to Protect Your Mindset (Without Falling Into Toxic Positivity)". The nine points are arranged in a circle around a central image of a person meditating.


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Crush Your Goals in 2022

Yearly Planner

If you want to make things happen for your job and your career next year, and you want to set some goals to help you get there, you will want to download my free Crush Your Goals step-by-step workbook.

Supercharge Your Day

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Designed for driven women leaders, this 2-hour program packs a punch, teaching you how to manage your time more effectively and boost your career success. Supercharge Your Day is the ultimate framework for prioritizing your workday and increasing your confidence to take on larger roles—without guilt or burnout!

Teams That Trust

Advanced Communication for Complex Teams

Next Skills Camp:

November 6th & 20th

Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific


The ability to work together interdependently is one of our least developed skills. Yet, it is the most vital in today’s landscape. The communication skill of connecting with others – and creating the emotional space for others to open up – requires deep trust. Without trust, leaders and teams struggle to achieve extraordinary results. In two 4-hour sessions, you will discover the underpinnings of trust and how to build trust at all levels.

Amplify Your Executive Presence

Develop your influence, be seen as a rising leader

Learn how to develop your leadership foundation, executive presence and leadership brand to gain influence in an authentic way that brings your personal strengths to the forefront. You will develop your gravitas and confidence to be seen as a leader while navigating the social influences that women must contend with in order to be successful in our current environment.