I. ARE YOU TRYING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING AT ONCE?

I meet many people who have things in their lives that they want to change. Yet, the changes are never made. They are confused as to why grand ideas or goals are never reached. They wonder why they keep doing the same things over and over again, getting the same results.

These are regular people like you and me. They are in jobs or situations that they do not like, but they are not taking the action steps necessary to have the outcomes be different. Now, more than ever, they see the importance of being true to themselves and living lives they love.

For some, the problem is that they are trying to change everything at once, thus becoming overwhelmed. The result is them telling themselves that it will be too much work to make the change. They tell themselves that the change will take too much time, and if only they had made the change earlier in their lives, then they would have what they wanted by now.

All this does is delay their change. And, it keeps them from formulating a plan to get them where they want to be.

Is there a better way? Yes, but it has to start with you.

If you want a new job, how about updating your resume? If you want a promotion, how about having a conversation with your boss to see what you need to do to get one? If you want to switch careers, how about spending some time researching what you need to do, or speaking to people who are already there? The key is to break your change into small pieces so you are able to get there.

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II. TOP WAYS TO UPGRADE YOURSELF

Change is not easy. The general rule is that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. It takes discipline and determination to develop a new practice or upgrade an old one. Then you must integrate that practice into your daily routine, so that it becomes a new habit. The following steps describe the process of upgrading who we are:

1. Discontentment.

You know what this is. That restlessness that lets you know that all is not right and that change is necessary.

2. Define The Change Needed.

Identify what is needed and what it will take to improve the situation.

3. Delay Gratification.

Delay gratification in order to listen to the inner wisdom that can provide the answers you need.

4. Plan.

Formulate a Plan of Action that will propel you towards your goals.

5. Take Action.

It's important to begin the change, one step at a time, once a plan of action is identified.

6. Review.

Stop what you are doing, on a consistent basis, to evaluate whether your actions are working. If not, make the necessary adjustments.

7. Navigational Changes/Flexibility.

Be ready to make small shifts along the way to your goals; flexibility is crucial.

8. Acknowledge The Small Stuff.

Give yourself credit for the small changes that are taking you to the finish line!

9. Stay The Course.

Don't quit, whatever you do - you're too close now!.

10. CELEBRATE A Job Well Done!

You have achieved a new goal and the birth of a new habit! This will help you be the best you can be.

About the Author: This piece was written by Barbara A. Blocker, Psychotherapist and Life Mastery Strategist, who can be reached at CoachBarb@PartnersByDesign.com or at her web-site at http://www.partnersbydesign.com/

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