5 Mindset Hacks To Implement In 2026
- Brainz Magazine
- 5 days ago
- 10 min read
Sauce Brady is a mastermind in his field. He is the founder of The Sauce Brady Experience, an online movement that consists of: The Role Up Podcast, The Sauce Factory, The Spot, The Sauce Brady Experience, and is the author of "Here's The Truth: You Are One Decision Away From Changing Your Life", "You Deserve Better", and "The Power of Belief".
As the cliché saying goes, “If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’re going to keep getting what you’ve been getting.” We’ve done what was necessary to survive adversity. Now, it’s time to embrace an entirely new thought process in order to manifest a fresh chapter in our lives. These next steps may take some time to get used to, but if you practice them consistently, success will find you sooner rather than later.
1. Let that hurt go
The one thing we all have in common is that we’ve all come from somewhere. We may come from single-parent homes, two-parent homes, families of addiction, adoption, or have been raised by grandparents—or something of that nature. We may also be the first in our families to graduate college or be in a position to create generational wealth. Regardless of how your story started, you are not defined by your past. You are defined by the choices you make now. The first step in ensuring you receive the blessings intended for you is to lighten the load you carry.
You can’t catch blessings with your hands full
We’ve carried the burdens of the past with us long enough. It’s time to put them down and leave them where they are. The story you’ve been telling yourself to keep yourself “safe” is now hindering your growth. That version of yourself that’s showing up and feeding into other people’s insecurities is preventing you from evolving into your highest self. To move forward in 2026, it’s time to stop recycling those negative stories and create space for the restoration process that is about to take place.
Don’t let your brain get there before your body
Recently, Alex Honnold took to Netflix to complete a feat that only he was brave enough to attempt. As he free-solo climbed to the top of the Taipei 101 skyscraper, Elle Duncan asked his wife how he managed to stay calm during his ascents. She said, “He doesn’t let his brain get there before his body.” In other words, he stays in the present moment—not in the next 100 feet, not the previous 100 feet. Wherever his body is, that’s where he is.
Learning to be present is more important now than it ever has been in history. Being present doesn’t mean being oblivious to what’s going on around you, it’s more about being intentional with your actions. If you desire to see more change in the world, be intentional with your actions. If you want to see more love being spread, be more intentional with the love you show yourself. It’s time to be the change we seek.
2. Gratitude is the attitude that determines your altitude
The most intentional act we can do for ourselves and our mental health is to operate from a space of gratitude. It’s easier said than done, but if we prioritize gratitude, we will end up on a high frequency. This high frequency will put us on a direct path to our desires and ideas we want to see materialize.
Comparison is the thief of joy
My brother, Jaymz Keller, once told me that “comparison is the thief of joy,” and at the time, I didn’t understand it, but I do now. There will always be someone who has more than you, but it’s important not to get caught in that cycle of comparison. I’ve been down that road, and trust me, it’s harder to break that cycle and do any of the things we’ve mentioned thus far.
Patience is power
When it comes to success, many people burn out because they are too focused on the quantity of their product rather than the quality. For years, we’ve been told to work hard and we will be successful. What we weren’t told is that working hard toward something you don’t want will lead to a life of missed opportunities and untapped potential. We’re past those days, and if we truly want to heal and provide a different life for the generations after us, it’s time to get in alignment with what we really want out of life.
A change of perspective
If you see your journey from the low perspective of doubt, you will psych yourself out because of the time it takes to accomplish the mission. If you look at it from eye level, you will see every obstacle in your path, which will stop you from even trying. But if you look at it from an elevated perspective, you will see that after all the obstacles and life lessons, the end goal is always there.
3. Separation equals elevation equals growth
Growth is never easy, especially when you've been conditioned to only think one way, and every other way is an abomination of self. You may not be chasing material wealth, you may want a healthier relationship with yourself. You may want to heal from past traumas and be able to enjoy your life again. This shift comes from separation.
Holding on to the past serves you no benefit, it only robs you of the current moment. The only thing that ever exists is this moment. Separating yourself from what's already happened is lightening the load you carry, which will lead to your elevation.
Inside job
As much as I wish I could convince you that this is what you need to do to break free, the only person that can truly make that decision is you. Changing the way you view the world is an inside job. If your life isn’t the way you want it, the only person who can change that is you. When you get in alignment with the things you want, the doors that you thought were closed will open up.
If it was supposed to be another way
Most people get their feelings hurt one time, and they choose to stay in that bag. In order to walk into this new season of your life, old baggage is not allowed. Just like the seed that got buried in the soil, you need rain just as much as you need sunshine to grow. It’s time to walk away from the past. If it was meant to be another way, it would be, but since it's not, there’s no need to hold on to the way it was “supposed to be.”
You’re stronger than you think
You’re stronger than you think, and it’s time to lock in on the mission. The more time you spend thinking about what’s come and gone, the more time is wasted in creating what you want. You can’t be in two places at once. You’re either in or out. This next level of our lives requires us to be not only committed to success but obsessed with the process. Create your future by stepping into your purpose.
4. Don’t fall for the illusion
Many moons ago, TeamFlatRadio was on the rise. Networking, meeting my favorite artists, etc., I felt I was one connection away from taking TFR into the outer reach of the cosmos. What I didn't see coming was the campaign losing momentum. I was pulling in thousands of views a month, started to get some credibility, and like a wind blowing a candle, it was over.
For years, I fell for the illusion until I had the conversation that we are having today with myself. I was reminded of who I was through finding something I was passionate about (a story for another day) and getting really good at it.
You’re allowed to be happy
Digging yourself out of the hole you put yourself in is never an easy task, but if you keep your happiness, your goals, and your plan at the forefront of your mind, it will give you the motivation you need to keep pushing forward.
Despite the negative voices from those around you or in your head, “you are allowed to be happy without the fear of something going wrong.” You can’t change the past, only focus on right now. Practice being mindful by enjoying every waking moment.
You are the key to breaking free
You are the key to overcoming all the things that you feel are holding you back. The quicker you realize this, the quicker you’re able to move past these limitations. The quicker you realize that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't an illusion, the sooner you will do the proper internal work to become the light at the end of the tunnel.
Don't fall for the illusion of tailoring your life to fit someone else's version of you. Create your own mold and pursue that version of yourself relentlessly.
How to get in alignment with your imagination
When it comes to the creative process, it's difficult to do what needs to be done when you're out of alignment or out of focus. Here are two ways to get back into alignment, by practicing gratitude and practicing visualization.
By expressing gratitude for your creativity, you are giving yourself permission to pull from the creative area in your mind. When you are in alignment with your imagination, you are able to take a blank canvas and turn it into a masterpiece.
Similar to imagination, when you visualize something, you’re not seeing it in the physical sense, you’re creating it in your mind. Visualization is also the master key to manifestation. In order to succeed on any level, you must see the mission as completed.
When the two become one
Three things happen when you get dialed in with gratitude and visualization. You initiate the Laws of Attraction, you have a shift in frequency, and consistency becomes a new habit.
When you initiate the Laws of Attraction, you are amplifying your magnetic ability and beginning to attract what you need to get to where you're going.
After initiating the Laws of Attraction, you are shifting your internal frequency to get on the same channel as the thing you’re manifesting. This is extremely important because sometimes we could be asking for something but going in the direct opposite direction. This is why getting in tune with what you want is important.
Once you experience the shift in frequency, consistency becomes a habit. Through consistency, every day you will contribute to the cause. When you’re in harmony with your desires, you will be more inclined to do the work.
5. You choose who you want to be
At the end of the day, when it’s all said and done, you will either have lived a life of purpose and impact, or you will die full of regrets and missed opportunities. Your life experiences are reflected in the choices you make. If you don’t like what you’re experiencing, make better choices. Whether you reach your goals or don’t reach your goals is up to you. Adversity helps you grow and teaches you valuable life lessons.
We live in the multiverse, and at any time, we can choose a different route. In whatever you choose, learn to validate, love, and appreciate yourself.
How to choose you
Reflect on life up to this point. Be grateful for life and all of the challenges and opportunities that have brought you to this point. Show yourself some love by appreciating yourself. Acknowledge that where you are isn’t where you want to be. Take accountability for being where you are. Most importantly, decide where you want to be and take action. Once you’ve decided who you want to be, say no to everything that isn’t that. Become obsessed with what you’re trying to do and bring a consistent level of intensity every day.
Life is too short
Life is too short not to choose you. Life is too beautiful to be miserable, but it’s your job to create the life you want. The last thing you should want to do is put your life into someone else's hands, because if things don't work out, you're going to pin the blame on them. You can't go through life blaming people for the outcome of YOUR life. That's YOUR decision.
It's time to reclaim your power
When a plant isn’t growing, you don’t throw away the plant, you change its environment. Environments aren’t always physical places, they are mental places, too.
By changing your physical and mental environment, you are exposing yourself to the possibilities of what could be, if you stayed the course. Success isn’t limited to age, tax bracket, etc. It’s unlimited to those who believe they can.
It's time to take your power back. You've been blaming everybody for your misfortunes, but it's time to understand your role in getting to where you are so you can make better choices to get to where you want to be.
3 ways to take control of your life in 2026
When you take charge of your life, you are empowering yourself. By doing this, you are affirming that you are the captain of your fate.
By being proactive in your decision-making, you will have the clarity to choose things that are in alignment with your desired destination.
Ultimately, when you take control of your life, you will experience a life worth living. Choosing who you want to be leads to maximum fulfillment.
Think of it like this, the image of dry, hardened mud represents your current situation. You may be dealing with financial problems, personal issues, or what have you. The magic happens when you use the three steps to take control of your life. You will remove all blockages that are stopping abundance from flowing into your life. When you learn to remove those self-limiting beliefs and accept the abundance from the universe, the floods will come. But you will notice the flood was exactly what you needed after a drought.
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Sauce Brady, Podcast Host | Motivational Speaker
Sauce Brady is an expert in podcasting, writing, and public speaking. After overcoming mountains of adversity, homelessness, and creating his own platform to motivate his community through inspirational messages, SB is one of the rising podcast talents of this generation. Since launching The Role Up Podcast in 2020, SB has become a beacon of inspiration to those on their journey to self-improvement. He is the founder of The Sauce Brady Experience, which is home to 3 self-published books, 2 merch stores, and a YouTube Channel. His motto is to get lifted & stay inspired.
