Time for a Change
There is an old saying that I love. To paraphrase: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now."
It is always the right time to make a positive change in your physical, mental and spiritual life. Nothing is guaranteed in life, so make the most of every moment. Change can be challenging, though. Fear of the unknown, even when the change is meant to bring a positive result, is one of the greatest fears in life. It comes with the fear of rejection, of choosing wrong, and so on. As long as you set the right intentions in your heart and mind, even if the outcome is not what you thought it should be, it will be the right outcome. Then comes adaptation. Success is adaptation. This is true both within the body and in the outside world. The ability to adapt is the true meaning of health and success.
Keeping a positive mental attitude and a close circle of people who consistently inspire you to be the best version of yourself is incredibly important.
"You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with." — Jim Rohn
Take a long look at the people you keep closest and spend the most time with. Are they contributing to your growth, or acting as a lead weight dragging you down? The spotlight needs to shine on family, partners, friends and co-workers alike. If someone in that circle consistently pulls you down, it may be time to set boundaries or create some distance. Freeing yourself of that weight can help you achieve so much more. These days the closest five is a start, but also look at who you follow on social media and where you get your news. There are so many streams of influence in our lives, and we must guard our energy more than ever before.
Simple steps for success
- Be open to change.
- Want to change.
- Choose something you need to change.
- Make a list of the reasons why.
- Make a second list of positive ways to address each item on the first list.
- Set a mantra using "I am" statements: I am strong, I am talented, I am smart, I am beautiful.
- Set your intentions.
- Take action.
- Lead with love.
Steps 8 and 9 can be the most challenging, and they take faith, purpose and persistence. Once your intentions are set, act, speak and think with authority. We are all stronger than we often give ourselves credit for.
I look forward to hearing about the changes you have made. Welcome to your LIFE!