This Is How Self Improvement Programs Succeed and Exactly What to Look For
After many years of working with people in their professional careers and their personal development for business, I've seen what success takes.
From being a good parent to starting a new business, positive change happens when you feel happy and in control of your choices.
Living a happy, balanced life is a goal most of us aspire to.
But, it's pretty tough to be motivated and courageous when you feel trapped and anxious.
It can seem preferable or easier to stay in a 'less than ideal' situation simply because it's familiar than to make that leap into the unknown.
That's what most people do.
Even your best friends and family, who supposedly love and care for you, will try to steer you away from risk and change.
Happiness will always be a fight between your choice and their opinion.
You need open-mindedness and self-awareness in order to identify and consider your options in a positive, enlightened and responsible way.
Here's five ways you can create positive change in your life, starting with reading this.
1.
Take responsibility Avoid blaming or envying others for what you have or don't have in your life or the results you are getting in a business; and also not being angry with yourself, but forgiving and moving forward.
"Life is not a lottery, it's what you make it.
Quit hoping -You're looking on the wrong side of the story.
" It's hard to achieve the new goals and aspirations we might set ourselves when we constantly feel dissatisfied or under pressure.
We must first understand the true 'why' behind our desire for change and success to keep the transition a positive process.
There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroads, which can be both exciting and scary.
The choices we make in those moments can define the rest of our life.
When things get tough, you only have 3 choices: give up, give in, and give it your all.
You decide which ones worth it.
2.
Overcome inertia If you are looking for ways to change your life for the better, perhaps by changing the type of work you do, working from home instead of the daily commute, maybe it's about cutting back on unhealthy food, drinking or starting an exercise program.
Whatever it is, you need first to overcome the inertia everything has for getting started and keeping going.
Whether it's a new year or a new day, you have a choice about making a positive change in your life to be personally satisfied and challenged.
You have an opportunity to do just that every single day.
"If we want some changes in our lives, if we want it to be more than it ever has been, then, we are going to have to do some things we've never done.
" 3.
Make it stick It is not easy to make positive lifestyle changes and it's even harder to make them stick.
If it were easy, there would be far fewer self-help groups, fad diets, addiction-beating aids and burgeoning gym memberships at the start of each year.
"Letting go is hard.
But sometimes holding on is harder.
" Making lifestyle changes and financial decisions are never easy.
Even if we take a decision, too often we run scared or back track.
I've seen it happen time and again.
It's like standing at the top of that high diving board, once you make the decision to jump off, you still need to swim after you hit the water! 4.
Create your own luck Luck is a state of mind that we can learn to control to bring courage to make a positive change.
When things happen in your life that may seem like the end of the world for you, it actually may just be a new chapter in your life.
"Everything happens for a reason.
Look for the opportunity in every problem, not the problem in every opportunity.
" Stay open to possibilities.
Be willing to take risks.
Never bet more than you are willing to lose, but step out of your comfort zone long enough to allow results to happen.
In the meantime, find the people you can trust and gather around you the people who inspire and encourage, avoid the naysayers, and join a community who are ready to celebrate progress with you.
Knowing we are not alone helps to give us the courage to keep going long enough to achieve lasting positive change and success.
5.
Focus on lasting change Once in a while people push on to something better on their own steam, but most of us need a little bit of help to stay motivated, proactive and structured.
"It is the possibility that keeps me going...
and though you may call me a dreamer or a fool or any other thing, I believe that anything is possible.
" An effective coaching program is one way to achieve lasting change in your life.
It can help clarify your desire and motivation, to understand why past attempts to change may have been unsuccessful.
A curriculum will provide you with ideas and a structure for your plan of action that is realistic and achievable within a timeline (SMART goals) and to keep on track.
Having a community of like-minded people around you will support you in keeping your 'eyes on the prize' as you develop your personal awareness, new skills and new positive attitudes.
From being a good parent to starting a new business, positive change happens when you feel happy and in control of your choices.
Living a happy, balanced life is a goal most of us aspire to.
But, it's pretty tough to be motivated and courageous when you feel trapped and anxious.
It can seem preferable or easier to stay in a 'less than ideal' situation simply because it's familiar than to make that leap into the unknown.
That's what most people do.
Even your best friends and family, who supposedly love and care for you, will try to steer you away from risk and change.
Happiness will always be a fight between your choice and their opinion.
You need open-mindedness and self-awareness in order to identify and consider your options in a positive, enlightened and responsible way.
Here's five ways you can create positive change in your life, starting with reading this.
1.
Take responsibility Avoid blaming or envying others for what you have or don't have in your life or the results you are getting in a business; and also not being angry with yourself, but forgiving and moving forward.
"Life is not a lottery, it's what you make it.
Quit hoping -You're looking on the wrong side of the story.
" It's hard to achieve the new goals and aspirations we might set ourselves when we constantly feel dissatisfied or under pressure.
We must first understand the true 'why' behind our desire for change and success to keep the transition a positive process.
There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroads, which can be both exciting and scary.
The choices we make in those moments can define the rest of our life.
When things get tough, you only have 3 choices: give up, give in, and give it your all.
You decide which ones worth it.
2.
Overcome inertia If you are looking for ways to change your life for the better, perhaps by changing the type of work you do, working from home instead of the daily commute, maybe it's about cutting back on unhealthy food, drinking or starting an exercise program.
Whatever it is, you need first to overcome the inertia everything has for getting started and keeping going.
Whether it's a new year or a new day, you have a choice about making a positive change in your life to be personally satisfied and challenged.
You have an opportunity to do just that every single day.
"If we want some changes in our lives, if we want it to be more than it ever has been, then, we are going to have to do some things we've never done.
" 3.
Make it stick It is not easy to make positive lifestyle changes and it's even harder to make them stick.
If it were easy, there would be far fewer self-help groups, fad diets, addiction-beating aids and burgeoning gym memberships at the start of each year.
"Letting go is hard.
But sometimes holding on is harder.
" Making lifestyle changes and financial decisions are never easy.
Even if we take a decision, too often we run scared or back track.
I've seen it happen time and again.
It's like standing at the top of that high diving board, once you make the decision to jump off, you still need to swim after you hit the water! 4.
Create your own luck Luck is a state of mind that we can learn to control to bring courage to make a positive change.
When things happen in your life that may seem like the end of the world for you, it actually may just be a new chapter in your life.
"Everything happens for a reason.
Look for the opportunity in every problem, not the problem in every opportunity.
" Stay open to possibilities.
Be willing to take risks.
Never bet more than you are willing to lose, but step out of your comfort zone long enough to allow results to happen.
In the meantime, find the people you can trust and gather around you the people who inspire and encourage, avoid the naysayers, and join a community who are ready to celebrate progress with you.
Knowing we are not alone helps to give us the courage to keep going long enough to achieve lasting positive change and success.
5.
Focus on lasting change Once in a while people push on to something better on their own steam, but most of us need a little bit of help to stay motivated, proactive and structured.
"It is the possibility that keeps me going...
and though you may call me a dreamer or a fool or any other thing, I believe that anything is possible.
" An effective coaching program is one way to achieve lasting change in your life.
It can help clarify your desire and motivation, to understand why past attempts to change may have been unsuccessful.
A curriculum will provide you with ideas and a structure for your plan of action that is realistic and achievable within a timeline (SMART goals) and to keep on track.
Having a community of like-minded people around you will support you in keeping your 'eyes on the prize' as you develop your personal awareness, new skills and new positive attitudes.
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