People can change. People grow. It happens all the time.
I bet when you look back you can see a trail of things that you've done that have led you to where you are today. Of course you can! But does this mean you're "growing?" By default...probably yes. You're bound to change whether you want to or not, even if you do nothing different, the world around you is going to change and you'll likely adapt. This is change on autopilot.
Looking back gives you a perspective on the sum total of who you are, the decisions you've made. The evidence. And as you read this, you're laying down tracks for the next level of you. That's the cool thing...if you look back and like what you see, do more of the things you've been doing. However, if you look back and don't like what you see, here's your chance to take another direction to make a different choice. That's the beauty of retrospection.
Purposeful growth is intentional. It's deciding that you want to change and taking steps to do so. It's different.
It requires shifting your mindset.
This is just the way it is... it's too late...it's gonna be really difficult...
The stories.
If you want something different...you've got to be willing to do different things and, yes, that will be difficult initially. Because our brain's focus is to keep things the same so it can keep us alive, it will make change a challenge. Every. Single. Time.
A challenge and, not impossible.
The most important thing about achieving successful change is the desire to do so. Without this key ingredient, you're not likely to achieve success. That means, you can't do it for someone else.
Knowing why you wanna make a change and desiring to do so are gonna be the things that keep you afloat when it gets tough.
What change do you want to make?
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
If you're feeling ready to make that change, here are a few things to consider:
Start small. Really small.
You're probably working against well established behaviours - pick one small component that you can start with.
Commit to daily practice.
Small things, done consistently, have a powerful way of adding up to big results.
Be kind to yourself.
The autopilot you've been on is super powerful. When you find yourself leaning into old behaviours, acknowledge it and move forward. Rewiring that brain takes time.
Repeat.
Once you've made that small change, choose another small change to focus on.
It's about opening up your mind to something different and it requires conscious effort. So remember to be patient and kind with yourself. You can do it!
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Warmly,
Ann
You CAN change…if you want to…
