Change is something that is easier for some personality types than others.  Those who are outgoing, fast-paced, energetic and enthusiastic about life tend to like change because they like to have new and diverse experiences.  Those who are more reserved, cautious, and take comfort in the security of status quo, find change much more difficult, and, they often approach it with caution and skepticism.

One thing, however, is abundantly clear…change is part of living and growing.  Circumstances can cause us to experience change in location, job, financial status, family, and in just about any other arena of our lives.  But, today I want to talk about another kind of change.  Change in you!

Have you ever found yourself having the same frustrating experience over and over again and you wonder why that particular thing keeps happening to you?  The answer is simple: NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES!

If we want a different outcome, then we must be willing to look at that situation that keeps occurring and ask what needs to happen in order to get a different outcome.  If we continue doing the same thing we’ve been doing, we’re going to get the same results every time.  Oh, the scenery may change, but not the final outcome.

For instance, some women constantly find themselves in relationships with the same kind of men and can’t seem to understand why that keeps happening, yet, unless they are willing to change their criteria of what they are looking for, or the places they go to attract someone, or their belief system about what they deserve, they will likely continue to repeat the pattern, which continues to bring pain into their lives.

Every New Year thousands of people resolve that this will be the year they lose their unwanted weight.  But, days and weeks go by and they do nothing significant to change the way they eat or exercise, and then they feel the same guilt, lethargy, and frustration when the next year rolls around without them having made any progress.

Sometimes people have the same issues at work no matter what job they hold or who the people are with whom they work.  But, what is the common denominator in every one of those situations?  It is the person, themselves, isn’t it?  So, the logical conclusion has to be that something needs to change in their own actions or perspectives if they want things to be different next time.

Would you like to end that cycle for yourself?  Then, take the time to sit down and write out what would have to happen in order for you to feel good and be happy in whatever area you choose to change.  Devise a plan on how to achieve that goal.  And, if you need to, seek help.  Maybe you need a coach, or a dietician, or a mentor. Find someone who has been successful doing what you want to do and ask them to help you do the same.

Decide to take control of the only thing over which you truly have control…yourself!  Design your future; your destiny.  Get comfortable with change and make it your friend.  And, remember, NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES!

 

I am a speaker/trainer/coach.  I would love to speak at your next event or help you make YOUR life changes. To learn more about me, go to www.align90.com