76: Why Mindset Doesn’t Work And What to Focus on Instead | Blair Dunkley

We’ve all been told to “change our mindset,” but Blair Dunkley makes a strong case for why mindset doesn’t actually work in today’s world and what to focus on instead.Blair has spent decades researching behaviour and creating mind models: practical, flexible tools that help people move forward, stop self-sabotage, and build resilience in the face of life’s challenges.In this episode, we cover:Why “mindset” is outdated and how mind models offer a more effective pathHow to stop focusing on fixing weaknesses and instead build on your strengthsA simple but powerful shift from judgment to evaluation that changes everythingThe role of labelling emotions and why it creates more clarity than certaintyPractical exercises to build confidence, adaptability, and real resilienceThis is a conversation filled with fresh perspectives and tools you can immediately apply in your own life.Blair's resources:🌟FREE Mind Model Masterclass🌟Book - Ultimate Mind Hacking: 16 Highly Effective Ways to Smash Unhealthy Mindsets by Blair Dunkley🌟FREE Weekly Training on Mind Models🌟FREE Profiling Session with Blair Dunkley (book via LinkedIn)---💌Share your story - Book your FREE BFPA* Support Call with me🌟Download your FREE Guide to Stop Skin Picking Using Somatics📝FREE Holistic Skin Picking & Hair Pulling Assessment - (this is no longer available. For this kind of insight and feedback, you can "share your story" with me via the link above)🎯Join the 7-Day Skin Picking Recovery Challenge🤓Sign up - FREE BFPA Monthly Masterclass✨Join - BEYOND Support Group on WhatsApp🙋‍♀️Send me a message hereMy name is Raffaela Marie. I'm a holistic BFRB coach who has healed from 15 years of chronic skin picking myself and dedicated my life to helping driven women do the same. Through my podcast, free resources, and programs, I teach strategies to overcome urges, build emotional safety, and expand into authenticity. My approach goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on root causes and long-term recovery.