211. Identity Shifts That Make Weight Loss a Side Effect

How would you describe yourself? How would you describe your identity if someone asked you? In this episode, we explore how the way you think about yourself affects the successes you have in life. If you're ready to look at how you can change your identity and have the results you want, this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn:

• The shocking story of a young man who received the wrong SAT score and how it changed his entire life trajectory
• Why personality tests are a $2 billion industry (and what that tells us about human nature)
• The difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset - and which one leads to transformation
• How to create powerful identity shifts that make lasting change inevitable
• Why your personality isn't permanent (and how to use that to your advantage)

Member Spotlight:

Celebrating a member who quit her day job to go all-in on her quilting business! She knows she has the support from Dara and the entire membership community, and more importantly, she understands that she's the one who was keeping herself from being successful.

Challenge Questions to Ask Yourself:

• Why do I weigh what I weigh?
• Why do I have as much fabric as I have?
• Why do I watch as much TV as I do?
• What is it about me that's so fixed on over-consuming?

Research & Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Carol Dweck from Stanford University - Growth Mindset research
• The concept "Personality Isn't Permanent"
• Henry Ford's famous mindset quote

Next Steps:

Ready to explore how identity shifts can transform your life? Dara challenges you to book a call and discuss where you want to go and how to get there.

Book a call with Dara HERE

Connect with Dara:

• Website: daratomasson.com
• Instagram: @dara_tomasson
• Watch this episode on YouTube (and follow Dara there!)

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