If you think change is a process, you probably have not been as successful as you would like. Why? Because without the proper motivation to keep you going you are likely to soon give up. The challenge is to find the motivation to keep going so you can be successful. You will know you are on the right track when your efforts become a real reflection of who you are and what you have learned.
What does change mean to you? Change can mean different things to different people, but to the individual who has had to deal with it and overcome their resistance, change is nothing more than an opportunity to improve. Success in any area is about starting from where you are and working your way up. Change is about taking what you've learned and applying it to your life. Successful people take what they have learned and apply it to their lives.
What has changed for you? What has stood the test of time? What is holding you back from the success you are capable of achieving? What is the one thing that you have been looking for in order to move forward in your chosen field?
Is your answer change or success? Are you willing to put forth the effort and time required to see those results you desire? Do you feel like your current situation isn't working? Are you willing to do what it takes to create the changes you need to make a difference in your life? Is your energy driven by the excitement of making a difference or by the fear of failing?
Is your current situation causing stress and unhappiness? Stress and unhappiness will only serve to keep you from moving forward in your career or your business. If you're constantly stressed out over things you should have done or hasn't been done that could have made a difference, change is necessary.
Is there anyone you know that inspires you? People, organizations, places - everyone has an influence on your life. Find one person or organization that is important to you and make time to talk to them about your feelings and thoughts. Learning to listen is one the best ways to fuel your passion and to help you accomplish your goals.
The biggest obstacle to change is often fear. The greatest motivators are personal mentors, family and friends. If you don't have one right now, find one today. Your motivation for change is one of the most powerful forces in your life. The energy that is required to change your behavior and to accomplish your goals is directly related to the level of your motivation.
If you're afraid of failure, then change is not for you. If you're afraid of making a mistake, then you shouldn't be starting your own business. If you're motivated by the excitement of making a change, then change is for you. Change is necessary for you to thrive. If you're currently finding yourself overwhelmed with the many changes you must make in your life, then change is for you. When it comes to change, it all begins with you.
One of the best ways to begin the process of change is to focus your thoughts on one thing at a time. Make your plan, then work your plan. Focus your plan on one change, one task, one project, and one goal before you set anything else on the plate. In this way, when it comes to making the needed changes, you are able to focus specifically on them.
When planning to change one habit or another, always write everything down. Have a plan of action before you pick up the pen. Writing everything down helps to keep your mind open and focused on the task at hand.
It is important to accept any changes without accepting criticism, rejection or resistance. Acceptance helps to get in the present and enables you to move forward with the new process. As Dr. Phil says, "To change the way you feel about something, you must first believe that it is possible to feel it."