Ford summed it up beautifully by saying " Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right." What do you think about? Are you in search for a happier life or are you just content with letting life drag you along? Or are you ready to gain control over your life and make changes?
If your answer to that last question is yes then you have some decisions to make. First you need to decide what is wrong in your life and change it. I know, easier said than done right? As human beings we do tend to be creatures of comfort and even though we aren't happy with our daily life, we resist change. I sometimes think it is out of fear that we do this. The pain we live with now is familiar and since we have been living with it already day in and day out we already know the feeling. The thought of changing brings about the fear of the unknown. However, if you continue to do the same things, you will never achieve different results. According to Einstein, that makes you insane.
Today you leave your house and as you walk to your car, you step into a huge mud puddle getting mud all over your best shoes. Then tomorrow you again leave your house and step into that same mud puddle. How many times would it take you to change your course to prevent getting mud on your shoes? I love shoes so I'm telling you once would be enough for me. Time to stop being an insane person and stepping in mud puddles!
You must take action and I'm not saying to go out, buy wood and build a bridge over your mud puddle. I'm simply saying to step to one side. Make a plan and then start taking baby steps to get there. Even slow motion is better than no motion, don't you agree?
You must begin by again focusing on your gratitudes and taking control over your mental diet. Think positively throughout each day until it becomes a habit. What you thought about got you to where you are today and what you choose to think about from this day forward will get you to where you will be in the future.
Spend some time every day evaluating your mental diet. Ask yourself if you did something today that moved you closer to your goal. There are times when the answer will be no and you will be frustrated with yourself. When this happens, go back to WHY you want to change. Remember to always give yourself a pat on the back for any steps you have taken toward your goal. There are no large or small steps....only steps.
it is important to be concious of that fear I spoke of earlier. It can sabotage your success and then before you know it, you are back to being drug along that same old path with that same discusting mud puddle. Also as I had mentioned earlier, we are by nature creatures of comfort so the fear steps in when we find ourselves out of our comfort zone. The good news is that once you practice something for a few times, it becomes part of your comfort zone. If we want the change we have to be willing to be uncomfortable for a while. We all have obsticles in our life, don't let yours control you.
Someone once said ( sorry, I cannot remember who.) Never let someone define your world because it will always be smaller than the world you would have created. This is so true. I'm going to end this with one more bit of advice. Beware of the life Leeches! Don't be content to hang around with people that will suck the life and energy from you. They can be tolerated in doses but please limit your contact with them. Find people who share your vision and beliefs. People who will be your greatest fans and celebrate you and all your accomplishments throughout your journey.
You have greatness within you!
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