Earlier this year, I made a commitment to myself. I decided that I had really had enough of saying yes to things I didn’t really want (or for that matter have time) to do. Saying ‘yes’ to others to earn their approbation is a bad habit I’ve had for years. But after a week where […]
September 23, 2011
By this stage (in the seven stages of change), you’ve done most of the thought and grunt work needed to start reaching your goal. If you set out to lose 25 lbs, by this stage the numbers on the scale are going way, way down. If you decided you wanted to meet a great partner, […]
September 21, 2011
If you reached this stage, by now you’ve done quite a lot of work. You’ve identified and dissolved some of the limiting beliefs and thoughts that have held you back from being successful. You’ve made your plan for change. And now, well, now you’re ready for some Action. For many people, this stage of change […]
September 16, 2011
Once you’ve identified and dissolved some of your hindering beliefs, you are now ready to move into the third stage of change-Preparation. This is one of the most important stages. Adequate and proper preparation for any kind of change is what’s needed to succeed. And the converse is true as well. If you don’t prepare, […]
September 14, 2011
In The Seven Psychological Stages of Change, Contemplation is the second stage. By now, you’ve successfully navigated the first stage of Pre-Contemplation which means that you’ve identified the major subconscious messages that have been holding you back from changing. Those tricky, limiting subconscious thoughts have been brought to the forefront of your conscious mind and […]
September 12, 2011
As much as you may desire to change, you won’t be able to until you get to a place where you are solidly ready to get both the resources and motivation you need to change. Now, before you run out and try to amass tons of resources and self-help motivational tools, there’s something you really […]
September 8, 2011
When I first started my coaching practice, I couldn’t figure out why some clients would get coaching tools, use them and almost immediately start transforming their lives whereas others would want to spend their 60-minute sessions just talking about what they wanted to accomplish. This latter group didn’t seem interested in coaching at all, but […]
September 6, 2011
After working with countless numbers of clients from all walks of life, on issues ranging from relationship woes to job dissatisfaction, I’ve discovered the number one reason why people don’t change: They aren’t ready to. I know this may sound too simple. With all of the theories and reasons and literature out there on the difficulties […]
September 2, 2011
You know the pattern. You’re not happy with something or someone. You think to yourself-I am not happy. This is not working. It’s time for a change. And so you set out, in whatever way you think is best, in whatever direction you think is possible, to change that which needs to be changed. Perhaps […]
September 30, 2011
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