Sustainable change isn’t easy. But you can automate some of it?
Many mornings I have struggled to get out of bed.
I have had days I was rude to a coworker, or even in fear of going into work.
I have had evenings where I am parked on the couch eating while watching whatever.
Strange that those days I didn’t want to get up the next morning right? ;)
I’m human, and behaving in these ways is normal.
But acting this way consistently leads to unhappiness and unfullfillment.
So, establishing this isn’t how I would like to be, what should I do?
Define;
Who you would like to be, and,
Re-introduce temperance
When defining who you would like to be keep it simple.
Develop a picture through writing and visualization.
Don’t spend much time, this should be dynamic.
When re-introducing temperance, determine which areas in your life need a change.
Get curious.
Do some introspection or internal work to determine the areas and roadblocks.
Do research to discover tools that can help you.
Get excited about working towards a better future.
The easiest way to automate change is a sustainable morning and evening routine.
Due to my own struggles, I found that my AM routine should include exercise and meditation.
In the evening I have a set time I wind down, I practice Italian and often write.
Maybe your routines will focus on yoga, reading, or walking while getting sunlight.
My number one recommendation is to start out small.
In choosing a new habit, don’t spend more than 5 minutes, consistency is key.
Sustainable change takes baby steps.
Be compassionate with yourself and give yourself time to change.
There is no need to go through this process on your own.
You are welcome to book a complimentary call with me. We can flush out these ideas out loud and brainstorm ideas that may help.
Here is the link to the contemplation meditation that asks open-ended questions related to this article.