The Power of a Proactive Mindset

You don’t have to chase what’s meant for you. What’s meant for you, will find you. -Alex Elle

What is meant for you will find you, but you must be ready to receive it. I often imagine that some people may hear that quote and believe that if they think it or dream it, it will come. That is a wonderful sentiment but lacks a basis in reality. Because you have to lay the groundwork to not only receive it but, most importantly, first, recognize it. Sometimes that thing can be staring you down, but because you are not in a space to notice, the moment passes you by.

Recognize and receive.

Are you ready for it? What’s meant for you can be life-changing but only if you are ready to go in that direction. So it is not enough to dream about it, although that is a start, but we have to do the work. Of course, we don’t have to chase that thing down because if you are doing the work, I genuinely believe things will start to fall into place. You will notice, and the momentum will continue to guide you in the right direction. It’s a balance of being prepared to recognize and receive.

Taking this a step further, we are not chasing down anything that is not for us, but we can be proactive in preparing for our success. Being proactive shows that we believe in ourselves, our efforts and have faith in our future.

Article highlight from Psi Chi: Proactivity: The key to personal and professional success

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Poractivity is impactful.
Proactivity is a skill you can develop by engaging in:
Self-efficacy
Growth mindset
Future focus

Five Strategies to be more proactive:
Set SMART Goals
Approach goals with a growth mindset to anticipate obstacles and remain resilient
Believe in yourself and strengthen your self-efficacy
Seek opportunities
Envision your future success