The Secret To Success: How Awareness Transforms Everything
‘The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.’ – Source Unknown
Last week focused on letting go of the need to play catch up.
The only thing that matters is focusing on the present moment. The first step:
Awareness
Being aware of what you are, or aren’t doing relative to your goals is key to transforming your results.
Notice I said to be aware, not to judge. It’s about taking an honest assessment of things, and deciding what’s working and what’s not.
Here’s an example:
Money Mindset and Wealth Creation is the theme for my Prosper mastermind this month. We all have stories around money. Our ability to earn, spend, save and invest are all affected by these stories, often in ways we don’t even realize.
One of my big money stories used to be:
It’s not safe to invest. When I was young, my Dad invested a large chunk of money with a family member and they lost it all. I delayed investing in my retirement account for years because I was afraid of losing anything I put into it. However, it took me a long time to realize my Dad’s experience was the driver behind my hesitancy to invest.
The first step to changing it is being aware. Once I realized it, it was easier to overcome.
So this is my challenge to you. Be aware of the thoughts you have, your reactions to things, and the actions you take. Are they moving you closer to your goal or further away?
This is not about judging or beating yourself up. It’s about being honest and gentle with yourself and then having the opportunity to chose differently.
Awareness is the first step on the path to achieving your goals.
To your success!
Nicole
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