The biggest challenge people face when they are looking to improve
their lives is getting started. Reading about self-improvement, or learning
about the tools required to live a better life means nothing if you don’t
utilize those tools.
One of the greatest causes for failure when it comes to
personal development is simply a failure to act.
Listed here are a few reasons to act, they are posted to
help you realize that the time is NOW; not tomorrow, not next week, and not
after you have accomplished something else! So take a moment to read them and
then move forward on your journey!
There is no change without action.
Sure, reading about personal development or positive living
can make you feel good at the time, but without action the knowledge itself is
somewhat useless. Your situation will stay the same unless you make the move to
change it!
There is no one that can do it for you.
The harsh reality of life is that unless you make the choice
to change you never will. No one, and nothing, can do it for you. If you want a
better life it is you that has to create it. Period.
Lessons are best learned through actions.
When you make mistakes you learn lessons. Through actions
you will learn what works and what doesn’t. There is no better way to learn
that by doing, it can teach you things you wouldn’t learn any other way.
It makes you feel good.
Our self-esteem can have a huge impact on whether we take
action towards our goals, but the best way to combat this issue is through
action. It is somewhat of a double-edged sword in the sense that when you don’t
act you feel bad, but you feel too bad to take action. Still, it is more likely
that you will regret not doing something to change the situation. Taking action
towards your goals makes you feel good. It raises your self-esteem, and it
encourages you to move forward. It will make you happier overall and increase
your confidence in a way that nothing else can measure up to.
Every small step counts.
Every small step you take brings you closer to your ultimate
goal. If you make an effort to complete one action each day, even a tiny one,
you are that much closer to accomplishing your bigger goal. Reward yourself for
each small success as a way to encourage forward momentum. Keep track of each
little accomplishment so you can see how they tie into the bigger picture.
If not now, when?
This is a common question asked by motivational speakers, and
when it comes to personal development it is the question; one that you should
be asking yourself every single day. If we wait for the ‘perfect’ time, a
better time, later, we will be waiting forever. The truth is; if you keep
waiting you are going to run out of time. Take a close look at what it is you
are waiting for and find a way around it. Act now, or risk missing your chance.
It is about the journey.
Just as discussed above, every small step counts, that is
because the process of personal development is more about the journey than it
is the result. The ‘end’ of your journey to a happier more fulfilling life is
something that cannot be expressed. In fact, an ‘end’ doesn’t really exist
because living a happier life is a long-term commitment that requires regular
maintenance and consistent actions on your part. Your ultimate goal will change
as you do, and that is why you should be focused on the journey itself rather
than the finish line.
One action leads to another.
Each action you choose will lead to another action that will
lead to another. You may look back a year from now and find that you are
nowhere near where you originally planned to be, but your actions will take you
in the direction you need to go by presenting you with opportunities and
choices. These choices will lead to others and your journey will be adjusted to
suit your growing needs. It may sound lame, but it is the truth, the hardest
part of any journey is getting started, but once you begin, I guarantee doors
will open for you.
Until Next Time…
Take Action!
Katherine D
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Katherine D writes a
blog Inspired Every Moment that provides practical tips and useful advice for
living a happier, more fulfilled life every day.
http://inspiredeverymoment.com/
