5 Steps to Make a Change in Your Life (and actually see results!)

So...

After going through my own personal transformation over the last few years [results being = a new career, stronger mindset, elevated energy, increased self-worth, happier mood, overall fulfillment], I've thought about how people change and why people decide to really make change happen. 

I knew I needed a new career, but I didn't realize I needed all of those others things and that they would accompany my career change. A HUGE BONUS! 

People typically don't say "I need a transformation...etc." But they say, "I want a new career" or "I want more money" or "Something needs to change". BUT...if you put in the work, and change something tangible in your life, POOF - it happens. You start to notice many intangibles changing. 

Entrepreneurship actually forces personal transformation onto and into your life. 

But you don't need to be an entrepreneur to want change, get change, and achieve results. 

You do need to be open and willing to do five very important things. 

I've come up with a simple breakdown of how you can change your life. 

It takes five steps to really change your life. You ready and willing? Get some extra coffee for this and do your happy dance.  
 

Five steps you need to take

to make change in your life! 

[and see some BIG results]

1. Find awareness. If you're not feeling 100% about life right now on most days [okay honestly bad days are going to happen to all of us so don't freak out if you have an unpleasant day once in a while!], you will need to figure out what the reason is and why. Awareness means you are connected with yourself. When you are aware, you are paying attention and present in the moment. You can start to notice what you want and what's getting in your way. When we are unaware, we operate out of habit, not choice. Awareness gives us the option to make change. Think about all areas of your life and what could be improved. 

2. Take action and stop procrastinating. Procrastination is putting something off. It's our struggle with self-control and prioritization. It's tied up with fear, perfectionism, and avoiding the truth. A few years ago, even though I was completely depleted everyday and disconnected from myself, I keep saying, next year I'll quit or make a change. "Next year" becomes never. Next week I'll go to the gym. Next week I'll read a book. Do it today. The same habits you had in college or at work now, are also preventing you from making changes. 

3. Commit to what you want. It's easy to throw around goals, like getting healthier, finding a more fulfilled career, or a loving relationship, but are you really committed to it? Probably not. You have to really WANT something. Commitment can be scary because it means there's a potential for failure. Commitment also means discomfort, and sometimes doing things you don't want to do. For me, I used to commit about 70% to things that I did because I feared failure. Now, I go all in, knowing that I'll never regret trying my damn hardest.  

4. Get out of your comfort zone. I say this a lot, guys. But I really mean it, it's not some new age bullshit. If you're doing the same thing every week, hanging out with the same people, learning the same thing, change will not happen. Simple. Do something that makes your stomach queasy and hands to shake. Speak up in a meeting, ask someone new to lunch, or go to a networking event. Get uncomfortable. This is such an important part of growth and achieving the incredible and fulfilling life that you want. Change can suck at first, especially when you're at the beginning stages. But, the end of the road is oh-so-sweet! 

5. Take risks. Risk has such a negative connotation to it but it's really the only path to change. When you go on dates, you take risks. When you change careers, you take a risk. When you choose to see a professional to improve yourself, that's a total risk. Hiring my first coach was a HUGE risk. But I had to do it. I bet on myself. And I'm glad I did. Risk is the opposite of being stuck. Stuck means you're not in action. You're not doing anything different. Risk means you believe in yourself enough and you're willing to make short-term sacrifices in order to see BIG rewards. 

Does that scare the crap out of you? 

Don't run away or let this scare or paralyze you. Take it bite by bite. What step are you going to take today? 

This five step process can hard as hell to implement and follow through with. But it works. If you implement these five steps, you will see results. These are the qualities I also look for in my future clients as well: if they aren't open and willing to explore these five things, it's not going to be a great match for my programs. I push my clients to make the changes they want to see. 

If you're looking to get some assistance and guidance to help you through this process, schedule a complimentary catalyst call here. 

Amanda