It's 6:10am and I have been up since 5:15am. Ok, honestly, I am usually up this early so I can read, write or exercise. It's a great time to have some Quiet ME time. Key word Quiet. On occasion I do sleep til 6 or 6:30 when my body could use the rest and this could classify as such.
So, I'm not only up...I'm at the gym...and not for myself! Why? Waiting for a client who is restarting training today at 6:00. Yep, I did say it was 6:10 and my guess - he's snuggled in his warm bed while visions of sugar plums dance in his head. OK, back to the topic of why I'm here. I am here to assist another in creating change in their life.
Change is always happening, whether we want it to or not. Many people resist change, including myself at times, because we don't always know what that change will bring to our lives, even when the change is positive and healthy. Many times, we believe that change has to be huge in order to make a difference and so we don't get started because it feels too big. Truth is...it's always happening and we get to decide how that change will happen for us.
We can decide to take hold of the change in our lives and direct the actions so they are in line with the goals we set for ourselves. We can make the decision to start doing the little things that when bunched together make the big thing that gets up closer to where we desire to be.
Let's look to this morning for an example of making the small changes as an example:
Set an appointment with your trainer. Check
Set your alarm for the earlier time. Possibly checked.
Actually get out of bed, get dressed, and go to the gym. Waiting to be checked.
Buy trainer a massage for not keeping the commitment. Waiting to be checked.
Recommit to set alarm and get out of bed and go to gym and play with trainer.
Positive change is all about being accountable for past choices, noticing what excuses you are making, and deciding what little changes to start with. It can be as simple as changing a morning routine, driving to work a different way, doing your hair different, making a different food or drink choice, how you greet someone, deciding to take the stairs or parking further away from the building. Change Does Not have always have to be drastic and huge in order to make a difference. The small changes start to create new neuro-pathways which then assist in changing our thinking, feelings, actions and our lives.
Take a look, most often, change in a less positive direction happens little by little in small increments and steps, almost unperceivable at times. We may not notice, but others will, as our bodies, self care, emotions, attitudes and life actions all start to be more negative and we start taking a backseat to owning our lives. It doesn't necessarily take huge change for these things to happen, but over time and little by little they do and then we look back and wonder how we got there. We chose to let the flow of life take over.
We are either living or dying, playing in the current of life or just letting it have control. Personally, I choose to be in control and learn how to maneuver those currents so I can have a joyful, fun ride. Yes, there are moments when the current gets swift and the waves unmanageable and I get tipped out of my vessel and into the current. I still have a choice! You do as well! So what will it be...Live or Die?
What things would you like to see change in your life? What changes do you have some control of? Choose one area to focus on so you don't get into the huge waves and feel out of control. Are you willing to accept things and yourself, just as you are right now, knowing you are willing to change? What small changes are you willing to make in this area? Do you have a support team? Are you willing to reach out? Are you willing to get back in the boat if you get knocked out by following old patterns? Are you willing to love yourself during the process?
This list could go on and on, however we will stop here so as to not throw you outta the boat with overwhelm. Take a look at you. Be accountable. Take responsibility for your actions. Choose to be the Best You Today. Choose to Live and have Fun doing it! Life is too short to just let the current be in control.
As for now, I'm going back to bed. NOT! My weights are waiting for me to get them out and have some action and I am choosing to not keep them waiting any longer. Good thing I booked a massage for tomorrow.
If you would like more information or assistance with this amazing, life changing topic, I would be happy to assist you.
Until next time...Go Be Great!
Jennifer Saunders B.S.
Intuitive Life Coach, Reiki Energy
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Health & Fitness Academy
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