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Writer's pictureVince Morales, MPS, MCPC

Escaping the Mindset Trap with Escape Velocity

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut? Like your life is on autopilot and you can't seem to break free of the same old patterns and habits? This feeling of being stuck is known as a ‘mindset trap’, and it can be tough to escape from. Thankfully, there is an answer – escape velocity. Escape velocity refers to the power that helps us move away from our current state of mind into a new way of thinking. Let's look at what this means and how it can help you break out of your mindset trap.


What is Escape Velocity?

Northwestern University (n.d.) provides the following explanation: “Escape velocity is the speed that an object needs to be traveling to break free of a planet or moon's gravity well and leave it without further propulsion. For example, a spacecraft leaving the surface of Earth needs to be going 7 miles per second, or nearly 25,000 miles per hour to leave without falling back to the surface or falling into orbit” (Northwest University, n.d.). So, the question is, what is mindset escape velocity?


Mindset Escape Velocity

At its core, mindset escape velocity is the force that propels us out of our comfort zone and allows us to think differently about our lives and ourselves. It is the power that helps us move away from our current state of mind into a new perspective that can open new opportunities for growth and progress. It also helps us recognize what we need to do differently if we want to find success in whatever area we are focusing on.


How Can I Achieve Mindset Escape Velocity?

Achieving mindset escape velocity requires an honest assessment of your current situation, followed by an examination of the thought patterns, beliefs, values, habits, and behaviors which are holding you back from achieving your goals. Once you have identified these areas, it’s time to act – developing strategies such as positive reframing (whereby negative thoughts are replaced with more productive ones) or mindfulness practices (which help bring awareness to one’s thoughts and feelings). This will allow you to develop healthier ways of thinking which will enable you to break free from your mindset trap.


At its core, mindset escape velocity is the force that propels us out of our comfort zone and allows us to think differently about our lives and ourselves. It is the power that helps us move away from our current state of mind into a new perspective that can open new opportunities for growth and progress - Vince Morales

Mindset escape velocity offers us an opportunity to break free from the patterns of unhelpful thinking which may be preventing us from achieving our goals. By taking an honest look at ourselves and examining our thought processes, we can gain clarity on how best to move forward in our lives. Armed with this knowledge, we can then use strategies such as positive reframing or mindfulness practices to create lasting change within ourselves – enabling us to achieve greater levels of success in whatever it is we are striving for. So go forth and take control – because once you tap into this powerful force known as mindset escape velocity, anything is possible.

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