Say It and Follow Through >> QUESTIA
SIBU BABU
By SIBU BABU
You say you want to lose weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle. You
say you are unhappy and unfulfilled at your job. You say you are
overwhelmed with your life and need to make some changes. Then what? Do
you follow through and do what it takes to move forward or do you stay
put because it's easier that way? If you continue to talk negatively
about your life but aren't willing to put those words to action, what
does that tell you? It might be time to take ownership of your choices,
to stop blaming others and making up excuses why you can't step
forward. It is important to do something, even simple tasks are better
than remaining stagnant. These steps will move you closer toward what
you desire and further away from what is making you unhappy. I know you
are familiar with the saying "Don't talk the talk if you aren't willing
to walk the walk". It is one thing to be unhappy with certain areas of
your life as long as you are willing to take the risks necessary to
face your fears and open the doors of opportunity. Constant complaining
and negativity with no forward action is quite unattractive and
unappealing to others. Your friends want to help you and are willing to
be there for you as long as they see your desire and commitment to do
the work as well. So, either recognize your unhappiness and do
something about it or recognize your choice to "do nothing" and take
ownership of that decision by letting go of the complaints.
ACTION STEPS FOR THE WEEK:
1. List areas of dissatisfaction
What areas of your life are you unhappy with? Career, relationships,
lack of fun, too overwhelmed? You need to write this down first so that
you take ownership of it and move forward.
2. Hire a life coach
If you have had a hard time in the past motivating yourself and pushing
yourself past your comfort zones, maybe it is time to instill the help
of a coach. How badly do you want these changes? If your desire is
great but you need a third party to hold you accountable and be your
partner in facing some of your fears, don't wait another day.
3. Look to the future
What will your life look like and feel like once you have accomplished
your goals? Write down exactly how you see your life once you've made
some major life changes. You are the only person holding you back from
achieving all that you want to achieve. Start creating this vision now.