Personal Change (Part Three): What’s holding you back?
Having conducted a life audit to identify areas for change and set some goals so to give a clear destination for which to aim, it is now time to think (positively, of course!) about turning those goals into action. The harsh reality is that in any attempt to change and improve your life you will probably encounter some barriers. Perhaps we can take heart from this quote from the American moralist, Frank A. Clark:
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”
Certainly, any worthwhile endeavour is fraught with difficulties and there are a number of different factors which may slow you down in your quest to eat better, be cleverer with your money, get that promotion or whatever it is that you are aiming for.
Half the battle is your own commitment. Ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” If the answer is, “No” then it is worth revisiting your goals – you may have set the wrong ones. However, let’s be positive and assume that the answer is, “Yes!” and look at what might be getting in your way.
Environment: Tidy up! Scattered surroundings are seldom a sign of determination. Clear away the clutter in your office and home. If you have possessions which symbolise the ‘old you’ – maybe photographs, certain items of clothing or even a bad school report – then remove them. You do not need reminders of the past which you are leaving behind. You need indicators of the future you are moving towards: a picture of a beach; a new t-shirt; a letter of thanks. Whatever it is, put it where you can see it.
Attitude: Remember to THINK POSITIVE! Bad memories, low self-esteem, fears, regrets – these will not help you achieve your goals. You cannot change the past; but you can learn from it and leave it behind. Focus forward and remember that your goals are SMART and that the ‘A’ in SMART stands for ‘Attainable’. You can do it!
Resources (lack of): It may be a particular skill, a certain area of knowledge, or simply a sum of money. It is likely that you will not start the journey with everything you need for success. Part of succeeding is gathering your tools along the way. Join a class. Read a book. Practice. Take a part-time job. Work out what you need and get it.
People: They can be your greatest help and also your biggest hindrance. Perhaps out of jealousy or competitiveness or even just a fear that your success will highlight their failure, some people will try to stop you achieving your goals. If you can’t move away from them completely (perhaps they are family, or work colleagues) then try to minimise their influence. Most people will be on your side; don’t allow the ones who aren’t to stop you succeeding.
So, think positive and push over, under or even through those obstacles on the way to achieving your goals.
Dr. Antonio Marsocci is a successful, international life and business coach, member of the Association for Coaching and the Complementary Medical Association. If you want to discover how to make optimism an everyday reality, find out more at : => Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/personal-change-part-three-whats-holding-you-back-1515730.html
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