What Are You Thinking?

By Sally Luehman | Blog #2

Did you know you have over 60,000 thoughts every single day? Your mind is like a machine—it doesn’t care what you plan; it just runs the program. In fact, your brain is a lot like a toddler wielding a knife, spinning around in every direction, completely unaware of what’s coming next.

That’s why becoming aware of your thoughts is so important. If you don’t take control of them, they will control you. The good news? You can train your brain to work for you, not against you.

Your Mind is Like a Cluttered House

Imagine walking into a home that hasn’t been organized in 30 years—piles of clutter, outdated furniture, and too much stuff crammed into every corner. It’s overwhelming, right? You wouldn’t expect someone to sell that house without a little staging, decluttering, and fresh perspective.

Now think about your mind the same way. If you’ve never taken time to sort through your thoughts, it’s going to feel just as messy. Some of your thinking is outdated, some of it no longer serves you, and a lot of it is just plain negative. But just like a good home stager can transform a cluttered house into a show-ready listing, a coach can help you clear the mental clutter and organize your thoughts in a way that works for you, not against you.

The first step? Start asking better questions:

• What am I thinking right now?

• How is this thought making me feel?

• Why am I choosing to think this?

• What result is this thought creating in my life?

Your brain is wired to go to work for you—it wants to solve problems. But you have to give it the right questions.

Thoughts Shape Your Business and Your Relationships

Whether it’s in real estate, sales, or just everyday life, understanding people starts with managing your own thoughts about them. The secret to success—whether in business, relationships, or personal growth—is learning how to recognize and manage both your own emotions and those of the people around you.

In real estate, buyers and sellers are experiencing a major life event. They’re dealing with stress, uncertainty, and big decisions. Their circumstance is the transaction itself, but their thoughts and feelings about that process are what truly drive their actions. If you want to be an outstanding agent (or just someone people trust), start by understanding their mindset:

1. Ask them what they’re thinking or feeling. You can’t help someone if you don’t understand where they’re at.

2. Recognize that their thoughts shape their emotions. Fear, excitement, stress, relief—it’s all connected.

3. Adjust your approach based on their mindset. When you understand their thoughts, you’ll know exactly how to guide them.

Takeaway: Your Mindset is the Key to Everything

Your success—both personally and professionally—depends on how well you manage your thoughts. The way you think about situations, people, and even yourself determines how you feel, what actions you take, and the results you get.

Just like a home stager can make a house more inviting and valuable, a coach can help you organize your thoughts, clear out the mental clutter, and create real results.

So, ask yourself: What am I thinking right now? The answer just might be the key to unlocking your next level of success.

Need help managing your mindset or coaching your team to think differently? Let’s talk—I’d love to help you take control of your thoughts and create better results in your business and life.