Hey Jay here,
I received the following email from a guy called Chris Howard - about change. Even though we cover all of this in our Life Coaching programs, I thought it was a really good overview of how our beliefs and values affect our outcomes. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
We've all been told that, "what you don't know can't hurt you."
Actually, just the opposite is true! What you don’t know not only can hurt you,
it can damage your relationships, your health...and your success potential.
Limiting beliefs and negative emotions that lie latent in the unconscious mind,
not dealt with from the past, can serve as powerful internal obstacles to your
most desired goals.
Negative emotions are often where "bad habits" originate, habitual
behaviours that stop you in your tracks. Anxiety or overwhelm, for example, can
lead to procrastinating on a project, which can ultimately make the difference
between getting a promotion or losing a job.
If these out-dated thought patterns never have the chance to see the light of
day, they just leave you wondering, Why did I avoid that person who could've
helped me? Why didn't I pursue that opportunity? Why didn't I do what I said I
was going to do?
Why let your past determine your future? Living with old programming is like
operating with old "software" that can't manage your new, bigger
dreams and desires. You will continue to crash or make painfully slow progress
until you install a new, updated system.
How can you tell if you are self-sabotaging?
The #1 indicator is repeating unwanted patterns, such as unfulfilled goals, frustrating partnerships and
failed ventures.
Do you set out on weight-loss programs then yo-yo back to your old weight as
soon as you see yourself making progress? Does it seem you have your own glass
ceiling in terms of your income never going past a certain point? Do you make
positive changes in your habits only to find yourself predictably slipping back
to old ways?
Frustration and confusion can be hard habits to break...UNTIL you're ready for
a breakthrough! Real change can happen in an instant. The instant you are
willing to:
1. Discover the root cause of your current circumstance or condition; and
2. Replace those old limited decisions with greater possibilities for your life
THAT is the moment you can really soar! What would it actually feel like to be
free?
What will it cost you if you don't take action now?
Change only happens when you make a commitment to follow through and step up.
Consider what will happen to your life if you don't follow through with your
commitment.
Where will you be in 3 months time? Six months? One year?...
What will it cost you in unfulfilled dreams, or your health, physical vitality,
relationships or your financial life?
What do you want your life to be like physically, emotionally, financially and
spiritually in 3 months, six months, one year and 3 years from now?
Will you be working in a job or business you are passionate about and
surrounded my loving friends and family, enjoying vital health, financial
independence and loving your life?
Become your own great success story and remember... if something is humanly
possible it's possible for you.
The Coaching Room specialises in life coaching for people in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Best regards, Jay
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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