Reliable methods for achieving change
Like any venture or journey, change involves ups, downs, obstacles, and complexities. Viewing it as a linear path to a desired destination can - and will mislead you. Effective strategies for navigating change seasons reduces uncertainty. These five actionable and reliable methods, usable alone or combined, enhance clarity about successful and problematic aspects of the process.
Knowing how to achieve something differs greatly from the act of doing it. The "doing" part involves embracing the practice, even when life throws you those tricky knuckleballs.
Saying things out loud makes it real in a way that simply thinking about it doesn’t. It’s even more powerful when you say things in the presence of others. Exposing a speck of doubt or uncertainty in the open air? There’s no going back.
Understanding and settling strong emotions, being open-minded, and knowing yourself will benefit your ability to bounce back from defeat (and loud buzzers) quickly. Three strengths help you to be capable and competent for responding to a situation rather than reacting to it.
Putting a name — or at least a few words — on body-level instincts can bring benefits, especially if you’re looking to make a change of some sort. Truthfully calling out your “felt-sense” is understanding your body’s emotions and feelings.
Assess how you're doing on becoming a health contender. Consider your personal, health-related goals for this self-assessment.