Summer is a perfect time to get rid of the past blues, thoughts, negative feelings and to feel the freedom you want. Let yourself feel the sun on your body, start using lighter weight jackets and sweaters. This all sounds good but it is not easy. Why is that? It is because old thoughts and feelings, no matter how destructive they are in our life are just easier to maintain than it is to junk them. Let us take a deep breath. Do you agree with me? Let us take another deep breath. Do you find yourself doing or requesting something over and over while expecting to get a different result? Why does that happen? For me it is because I may wish to wear down the listener, or because I just find it easier than attempting to seek an alternative. I don’t imagine that I am alone in my efforts but this month’s blog is more about raising consciousness about what I (we) do to get to an end. I need to then need to consider a different approach. One approach to consider can be to refocus on what is happening. What does transformation require? It requires a paradigm shift that directly impacts future experiences and decisions.
What are you interested in changing about yourself or your day right now? Give it some thought and then add your commitment to act. Whatever you choose, it requires a change in your perspective and meaning. It’s important to remember that even the smallest change can bring you closer to achieving your goal. Let’s have fun with this. What small change can you make right now? It can be in your closet, your weight, spending for non-essentials, a relationship you wish to change, your exercise commitment or something else. How will you know when you have truly committed to making the change? How will you feel when you experience even the smallest change? What will keep you motivated to complete the change?
Take note of the challenge(s) you encounter as you attempt even the smallest change. What will you do? Keep going or give up?
Remember, transformation is challenging but the price of benefit outweighs the negativity which you may encounter. Let’s spring forward!
Here are some things to try:
Break large goals down into segments
Let something go
Listen to the birds
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