mindset Archives - Alex Gertsburg

Break Glass in Case of Emergency

Feeling overwhelmed by life? Here are some practical steps to uplift your spirits. By smiling, engaging in physical activity, connecting with others, and practicing gratitude, you’ll find ways to regain control and positivity. Living in the moment is the key to transforming negative experiences into opportunities for growth, and appreciating the journey with loved ones.Continue reading Break Glass in Case of Emergency

My Gangster List of Inspirational Inputs

Looking to start your day on a positive note? By starting each morning with “Possitive Input” be it a quote, video, podcast, or piece of literature, you can prime your subconscious for success and kindness, preventing reactive behavior influenced by others’ urgencies. This ritual enhances overall well-being and leadership qualities. I’ve also curated a listContinue reading My Gangster List of Inspirational Inputs

The All-You-Can-Eat Mindset Buffet and Haberdashery

Black and white photo of a girl playing on a swing

I envision mindset as a choice, like selecting a hat in a haberdashery or a meal at an all-you-can-eat buffet. “Positive, Resourceful, and Useful” choices such as abundance, gratitude, kindness, and love, while avoiding “Negative, Wasteful, Useless” options like scarcity, anxiety, and fear. This act of choosing is framed as emotional intelligence—intentionally opting for aContinue reading The All-You-Can-Eat Mindset Buffet and Haberdashery

Welcome to the Party

Do you feel like your emotions are guests at a never-ending party? Peace, joy, and love might be the life of the party, but regret, worry, and fear often crash the scene. Instead, why don’t we explore how acknowledging and embracing these uninvited guests can transform our lives? Discover how acceptance and gratitude can turnContinue reading Welcome to the Party

Leverage

Ever considered the power of taking 100% responsibility for your life? Owning your choices, actions, and emotions can transform your mindset. By rejecting blame and embracing personal growth, you find meaning in every experience, foster empowerment and continuous improvement, emphasizing that life happens “by me, for me,” not “to me.” Discover the strength and simplicityContinue reading Leverage

Burning Ships

Ever wondered what it takes to achieve life’s greatest accomplishments? Life’s greatest achievements often lie on the other side of courage, risk, and sacrifice. Sometimes, you have to take bold, irreversible actions—like leaving a bad marriage, quitting a stable job, or pursuing a creative dream—despite the doubts and criticisms from others. Ultimately, great things areContinue reading Burning Ships

The Great Reset

The art of letting go is the ultimate skill to practice and strengthen. It’s a powerful muscle, capable of lifting mountains and reversing time. Letting go keeps us present, creating space for growth, learning, and forgiveness while destroying anger and resentment. Known by many names—accepting, releasing, resetting, and zero-fucks-given—this skill unlocks endless joy, wealth, love,Continue reading The Great Reset

Ode to My Hoodie

Have you dealt with a deeply personal experience of loss and transformation? I recently lost my beloved blue hoodie. It was stolen at a Phish concert. Initially, I felt anger and rage, but through mindfulness and gratitude, I shifted my perspective, recognizing lessons in attachment and acceptance. I did this by emphasizing the power ofContinue reading Ode to My Hoodie