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Master the process of change

Learn these all-important truths

By Esther AmiPublished 2 years ago 6 min read
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We all know the saying, “change is good.” I mean, it’s a pretty cliché phrase that we associate with anything and everything. Whether it be a physical change (like losing weight), or an emotional one (like taking your relationship to the next level), change can be scary but ultimately rewarding as long as you embrace it!

Change is gradual

Change is gradual and you do not need to expect to change your life overnight. Instead, take small steps in the right direction. It’s alright to make mistakes and learn from them as long as you keep on trying.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done, break it down into small tasks and focus on one at a time. This will help you stay focused and make progress towards your goals instead of getting stuck in a rut.

If you need help with this, try using a task management app or planner. If you’re feeling stuck and don’t know where to begin, look at what is most important and start there. This will help keep your mind clear so that you can think about how to reach your goals rather than being overwhelmed by everything on your plate.

Focus on what is most important and start there. This will help keep your mind clear so that you can think about how to reach your goals rather than being overwhelmed by everything on your plate.

Focus on the process, not the outcome

I know it's hard to focus on the process, not the outcome, but it's a skill you need to learn. You can't change your goals and expect everything else to fall into place.

Focus on getting better each time. If you continue learning and improving, your outcomes will eventually be what you want them to be! Don’t worry about how long it will take or how many times you will fail—just focus on getting better each time and the rest will fall into place.

I know this is a cliche, but if you want to be successful, you need to learn how to fail. I’m not talking about failing as in ‘making mistakes’ or ‘not getting what you want’; I mean really failing—the kind of failure that makes it impossible for you to go any further with your goal.

The kind of failure that makes you question your skills, your ability, and your worth. The kind of failure that makes you want to give up. But, if you can learn how to fail—and I mean really fail—you will also learn how not to fail in the future. You will know what works and what doesn't work; what got you here and what won't get you there (if there even is a ‘there’).

It's a journey, not a race

Don't think of this as a race. It's a journey, not an event. You will be on it for the rest of your life, so don't rush it! There's no finish line (unless you choose to stop). The process never ends; it is a constant cycle of growth and learning throughout our lives. We do not just change once and suddenly become perfect; we have to keep working at improving ourselves every day for the rest of our lives if we want any chance of making progress in our lives.

It's also important to remember that you are not alone in this journey—it can be extremely helpful and comforting to know that there are others out there who struggle with similar things as you do or who have already gone through what you're going through now (and come out stronger because of it!).

Having a support system of friends, family, and professionals is essential for the long term.

Your outcome will be unique to you

How you get there is unique to you. Everyone has a different path; it is important that you stay focused on what you want and don’t worry about what other people are doing. It is also important that you don't compare yourself to others and don't worry about what other people think of you.

This will only hold you back from reaching your goals. You have to focus on what you want and not the things that are standing in your way.

In order to reach your goals, you will have to face challenges. There will be times when you want to give up, but you have to keep going and never stop believing in yourself. The biggest challenge for most people is staying focused on what they want and not letting their fears get in the way.

There will be times when you want to give up, but you have to keep going and never stop believing in yourself.

Don't look back, look forward

Don't look back. It is important to not dwell on the past, because it will only bring you down. However, this does not mean that the past should be forgotten; rather, a balance between looking ahead and looking back can be achieved by keeping in mind that you are in charge of your future and everything that happened in the past was necessary for where you are now.

Focus on the present moment. In order to move forward, it is essential to focus on what can be done right now instead of worrying about what was or might happen later. We have limited control over our future but we have all of today—so make every second count!

Be positive. It is important to keep a positive attitude because this will help you find solutions to problems instead of dwelling on them and making yourself feel worse.

Try to be grateful for what you have and what you can do. When things are tough, it is easy to focus on the negative things in life—but this will only make things worse. Instead of letting problems get you down, try thinking about all the good things in your life instead.

Don't overthink it, just start now.

The first step in making a change is to stop thinking about it, and just start doing something.

This is easier said than done, I know. When we're faced with a big decision or trying to get out of our comfort zone, it can be hard to take any action at all. We may beat ourselves up over our past decisions and feel like we don't deserve happiness because we haven't reached our full potential yet. Or maybe we are afraid of failure and success seems like too much pressure right now. The truth is that there's no magic formula for taking action; sometimes you have no choice but just dive in headfirst! But if you're lucky enough to have options before you (like "go back" or "start over"), then try these:

  • Visualize what success will look like. If you don't know where you're going, how can you get there?
  • Break down your goal into small steps. This is especially helpful for tasks that seem overwhelming or far away.
  • Get the support of others who have already taken these steps and succeeded!

Conclusion

We’re all on a journey of self-discovery, and no matter where you are on that journey, change can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. If you keep your focus on the process and not the outcome, you will find success along the way. Don’t overthink your choices—just start now!

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Esther Ami

Words are powerful and it matters how we use them. I use my words to build and impact, I use my words to lift and inspire. I am a words-person, I love words.

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