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As Printed in The Mountain
Connection In August, 2007
Imagine waking up feeling inspired! Not just today, but everyday. Dale
Carnegie once said, “Success is getting what you want. Happiness is
wanting what you get.” What changes can you make to bring happiness into
your life?
Webster’s defines “change” as: to make radically different; breaking
away from sameness. Often our society creates the image that change is a
bad thing. You know the saying: “Don’t rock the boat.” Do you become
fearful when you hear the word “change”? The fear of the unknown and the
belief that change is not a good thing can stop you from moving forward.
What would you do if you were not afraid of change? Make a list of all
the things you could accomplish if only you were willing to make changes
in your life. You will be amazed at how many things you yearn to
achieve. Now read that list. How does that make you feel when you hear
all the great things you can experience?
Most
of us know that change can be a good thing, yet we resist. Resistance
can keep us in a place of waiting, waiting for something to happen that
makes us change, waiting for someone to tell us we need to change,
waiting for some sign that this change is what we need to do. A very
wise woman, Annais Nin, said, “And the day came when the risk to remain
tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
How
can we begin to blossom and begin to change? First, I would propose that
you view change as an exciting transition. The definition of transition
is much different than that of change. Webster’s defines “transition” as
the passage from one state, stage, subject or place to another; a
movement.
What a
difference a word makes! Making a transition is less daunting than
making a change. A transition is flowing, a chance to grow, while change
is abrupt and disrupting. So begin by looking at this as a transition
you need to make in your life—a movement to a new stage.
Next,
look at what you stand to lose by not making a transition, and then what
you have to gain by deciding to make the transition. Take the time to
actually put down on paper the opportunities that can be gained or
missed. If there is a fear that is blocking you from making this
transition, identify it so that you can deal with it. Take a look at
your options of how the transition can occur. What are the choices you
need to look at and what options do you have? Is it time to take the
risk and grow and blossom?
By
working with a coach you can evaluate your options and work together to
set goals and design the best path for you to take through the
transition. Remember, transitions create movement, and movement creates
new life. An unknown author is quoted as saying, “If nothing ever
changed, there’d be no butterflies.” Just think about that!
Becky
Dieter has a BSBA and JD and is a life coach trained by the
Coach Training Institute. She works with clients both locally and out of
state. Contact her to schedule your complimentary sample session to
begin making the transitions to a rewarding life at 303-670-2100 or
becky@inspiregreat.com.
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