Happy New year 2015!
This
is the time of year for reflection and changes.
When
are you going to change that old habit?
Someday?
Someday
is today!
Our spiritual journey is to let go of pressure, not to add more. If you battle with yourself a wall goes up. But if we focus instead on deep change from within then our behavior modifies naturally.
Our spiritual journey is to let go of pressure, not to add more. If you battle with yourself a wall goes up. But if we focus instead on deep change from within then our behavior modifies naturally.
What Gets
in the Way?
None of these are
insurmountable, but they can often cause us to put off major changes. So be
aware of them:
· Fear of
change
· Not
wanting to be uncomfortable
· Fear of
uncertainty
· Being
tired
· Fear of
failure
· Fear of
not being good enough/Perfectionism
· Not
having the time/Being busy
· Waiting
for something to happen
· Being
overwhelmed with all that you have to do
· Not
knowing how
We all have these fears and
reasons for not taking action.
These
are only excuses.
Yes, the fear of failure and change and discomfort and uncertainty
are real … but they’re not good enough reasons for inaction. They can all be
overcome.
Human Beings everywhere have overcome their ‘small’ selves to
create positive changes by facing their fears. I occasionally have. You can
too.
5 Actions to Make it Happen:
1. Find a
purpose. You might already know what your purpose is, but it’s good to
review it and keep it at the forefront of your thoughts. If you don’t have a
purpose, start here: what will you want to look back on at the end of your
life? What will be your legacy? What fulfills you? What will make your life
feel significant? What will give your life some meaning? If you don’t have an
answer to these questions, it’s worth spending a little time here. Go for a
walk and think about it.
2. Embrace
your desire. Do you have a desire to do something positive in your life?
Embrace that. Isn’t it wonderful that you have this desire? See this as the
first positive step, one you’ve already taken. Now use that as your impetus to take
action.
3. Create
the space. You won’t make any changes if you don’t create a small space for
the change. When is best for you? In the morning, in the evening, during your
lunch break? Don’t wait for the change to happen — make it happen. Don’t get
stuck wishing for the magic wand or miracle to occur. Block off some time on
your calendar each day, even if it’s just 10 or 15 minutes. If you don’t have
the time, think about how long you spend each day on Facebook, TV, games, or
doing smaller tasks that aren’t as important. Push those back for just a bit,
and do what’s most important to you first.
4. Surround
yourself and have accountability. The best way to make
change happen is to surround yourself with others making a similar change
themselves, others who will support your change. Find at least one person who
will hold you accountable for making this change… a coach, or an accountability
partner. Tell them not to let you off the hook. You could start by meditating
with me in group or private sessions.
5. Take a
small action. If you’re overwhelmed by a large change, or a bunch of large
changes, just focus on one small step. What small action can you take today that
will move you forward? It might be something as simple as, “do an Internet
search about selling my artwork online”, or “call Susie to ask her to hold me
accountable”. Take a small step, and get moving. Movement begets movement. Now
take another small step. This is how making change for yourself is created.
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| Small actions make big effect |
Change is a constant. In
some cases, if your life needs a ‘course correction’ then life will throw you a
curve-ball. Which may not feel like the most friendly or desirable way to create
change in your life. Be your own master. Face what needs changing and do it as
a willing participant.
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