It is your life, and you should enjoy it. Don’t go through life simply surviving from one day to the next. You are fabulous and should be thriving with your eyes on long-term success. The glow-up mindset is about more than making an external transformation. It’s about changing how you see and react to the world around you. Instead of getting a new haircut or changing your fashion style, you look at your mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Changing your mindset starts with self-awareness, which is supported by virtual coaching services. 

Signs You’re Stuck in Survival Mode

The grind of everyday life blends together over time. Your focus is on getting through the day, week, or month. Then, one day, you look in the mirror and realize you are tired. Not in an “I need a nap” sort of way but in an “I’m tired of struggling through life” type of way. Every day, you wake up feeling stressed, wondering how you will get by. New challenges come at you; your first response is to be reactive. This is no way to live. You’re missing out on the joy and fulfillment. Changing your mindset from survival mode to thriving mode can help you feel satisfied and generally happy in life. 

So, how do you know you’re surviving and not thriving? It’s time to take stock of your mindset. If you feel constantly exhausted or burnt out, you’re not thriving. If you feel like you are continually reacting and playing catch-up, you are in survival mode. Another sign is how you make life decisions. It’s not a good sign if you’re making choices based on scarcity, fear, or urgency. You may struggle with self-worth, setting and maintaining boundaries, or emotional regulation. Others’ needs are prioritized over your own. 

Steps to Shift from Survival to Thriving

Changing your mind only takes a moment. Changing your mindset is a journey that takes time. You are training yourself to have new thinking patterns. Don’t be too hard on yourself during your glow-up journey. Some days, you may wake up feeling strong and powerful. Other days, you may struggle to see yourself in a positive light. Virtual coaching services can support you to overcome those tough days and successfully change your mindset. 

1. Reclaim Your Power Through Self-Awareness

Before making any changes, you need to know where you are starting from. Find the origin of your journey by practicing self-awareness. Look within yourself to identify your beliefs that hold you back and limit your potential. Reflect on your thought patterns to find survival-driven patterns. Find the triggers that keep you stuck in reactive cycles. On the surface, you probably feel stuck in a rut. When you dig deeper, you figure out the reason for being stuck. All this self-awareness and analysis can make you feel down on yourself. Do not let this happen! We are our own harshest critics. Falling into this trap can make you feel worse and does not align with your goal of thriving. When you start to experience self-criticism, change your thought pattern by practicing self-compassion. 

2. Set Boundaries & Prioritize Emotional Well-Being

Don’t feel guilty about setting boundaries. You deserve and have a right to protect your peace. At this phase of your glow-up journey, begin distancing yourself from toxic people and relationships. Surround yourself with people who support and uplift you. Changing and growing from within is easier when the people around you uplift you and support the change. Prioritize your mental and physical well-being. Create rituals that you can do daily, weekly, or even monthly. Here are some ideas that can help you get started: 

• Meditation 
• Journaling 
• Take a warm bath 
• Go for a walk 
• Deep breathing exercises 

3. Cultivate an Abundance Mindset

When you are in survival mode, you wait for things to happen and then react to them. This is fear-based thinking. It is time to change your mindset from a place of fear to a place of abundance. Stop being reactionary and start focusing on forward growth. Every time you think, “I can’t,” stop yourself and replace it with “How can I?”. When you accomplish or achieve something, no matter how minor, celebrate it. Any growth or progress is another step closer to thriving. That deserves celebrating. 

4. Align Your Actions with Your Future Self

The next step in your glow-up journey is setting goals for your joy and fulfillment. There is more to life than needs; your goals should reflect that. Set a goal for yourself that will help bring joy to your life. Perhaps you want to spend more time on a hobby or discover a new hobby. You could spend more time with friends and family. Set goals that will bring fulfillment to your life. Now is the time to return to school for that degree you have always wanted. Investing in personal development means giving yourself the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in life. Therapy, coaching, and journaling are essential in this growth journey. Start making your life decisions based on purpose and desire. 

5. Embrace Healing & Inner Work

You need to have a strong foundation for building your future thriving self. Face past wounds head-on. These traumas keep you in survival mode and prevent you from thriving. Practice forgiveness for yourself and others. Let go of the emotional burdens and weight. Feel mentally lighter to focus on building your future. 

Thrive in Life With Virtual Coaching Services

You deserve relationships that uplift you and boundaries that protect your peace. By shifting from survival mode to a thriving mindset, you can create a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with your true self. Breaking free from survival mode starts with self-awareness and self-compassion. Healing and growth take time, but you don’t have to do it alone. Virtual coaching services can make all the difference by supporting you to make a change. 

Let’s work together to help you break free from old patterns and create lasting change in your life.