I was a guest at a Toastmasters club last Monday. One of the club's members Mr. Mushtaq Rehman gave a presentation titled "How To Make Successful And Lasting Changes". I found it very useful. It motivated me more to continue my journey and helped me plan how to reach my ultimate fitness goal. I still struggle with my food habits and I really want make a lasting change. I thought about posting the steps the presenter shared on how to make the change you want. Use your answers to the following questions as a guide to help you find your way to make that change.
- What Is The One Change You Really Want To Make?
A goal, a dream that you want to achieve. What will you see, feel, smell, taste and hear? What will you say and what will others say? Make it SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time bound.
2. What Is Stopping You?
Limiting decisions or beliefs such as I cannot, I am not good enough, I have no control, others are responsible for my situation. Negative emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, hurt, guilt. Negative self-talk.
3. How Can You Change?
Empowering decisions and beliefs such as I can, I am good enough. I am in the charge. Positive emotions such as Love, Gratitude, Hope, Pride, Inspiration, Positive self-talk)
Purpose:.................
(How the change connects to something greater? God, family, nature, country)
Identity:...................
(How the change connects to who I am?)
Values and Beliefs:............
(Why I want this change? What is my intention and motivation for change?)
Capabilities: ............
(How can I implement this change? What skills and abilities do I have/need to have?)
Behavior:.............
(What actions do I need to take?)
Environment:...............
(Where, when and with who I need to be for this change to happen?)
4. Who Is Your Role Model?
(Leader, colleague, family member, sports person, expert in his field who I can learn from)
Like most people, I know that I want to make a change , but I did not know how to make a lasting change.
You can contact Mr. Mushtaq Rehman at Mushtaqur@hotmail.com. I hope you find this post useful
