How To Get Excited About Change
Change is a healthy and a necessary part of life. This fast-paced world we live in is constantly changing. If we fail to adapt, then we will fail to thrive in life. If you sit down and reflect honestly, you will probably observe that change is the only constant thing in our lives. It is imperative, if we want to grow and be happy, that we learn to adapt and commit to change. Here are a few ways to help you get excited about the change you would like to see in your lives.
#1: Define your commitment
First things first, define what type of change you would like to see and are WILLING to commit to. If you do not know what you are committing to, then you will never be able to truly commit to creating change. Be clear and be honest while defining your commitment. Grab a pen and paper or your tablet. Start by defining why you are doing this. Next brainstorm all the possible “hows” , how are you going to do this? Try not to fixate on the hows too much though, that can sometimes lead to paralysis.
Let’s use the example of fitness. If you do not like the condition your body is currently in, you might decide to change it. You must define why are you doing this; be as clear, honest and detailed as you can. Then draft a plan regarding the methods you are going to practice to achieve this, such as improving your eating habits and increasing your physical activity. etc.
This will make you aware of what you are actually committing to and prepare yourself for the work ahead.
#2: Do not be a spectator
The second thing to improve commitment to change is to make sure you are not "faking the funk," saying you want to change without participating in the effort. Commitment is an obligation that you cannot fulfill if you do not fully engage with it. Step up and be present!
Staying with the example of fitness, you are just “checking the block” if you are just going to the gym to say you went to the gym, but are not changing your eating habits as well; you will not reach the results you want. To get the best results and to fully embrace the change, you have to commit to a healthy overall lifestyle by going to the gym AND by changing your eating habits. You must completely invest yourself in what the change requires. BE ALL IN.
#3: Be persistent
Commitment requires persistence. You cannot chicken out because you are finding it hard to adapt to change or if the change is not immediately working out for you. That is not going to get you results. To acquire great results from the change, you have to practice persistence. Again, using the example of fitness, some days you will do well; you will eat healthy meals and you will workout like a beast. Other days will not go so smoothly. These small failures only equate to big failures if you do not perserverr and power past them to try again the next day. You must be persistent to get the results your heart desires. Be forgiving of yourself. Allow for flexibility. Accept where you are and that you are on a journey. No change is an overnight transformation.
#4: Refresh your motivations
Motivation is not permanent; it requires revisiting and refreshing. Go back to your notebook where you defined your commitments. Re-read those reasons and plans that you wrote down while you were defining your commitments when you were powerfully motivated. This will reignite that spark. If your motivations have changed, draft your plan again and add some new reasons to the list. I have a podcast on Light Body Radio all about motivation and procrastination. Tune in for a more in depth dive into motivation.
Committing to change—any change—is significant and can be daunting. Take some “baby steps” with these four tips to get started, and remember that slow and steady wins the race. Be loving, forgiving and compassionate with yourself. Celebrate the small wins and keep going!
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- Dr. Lara
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