Spring of Transformation

The Spring of Personal Transformation

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.

—William James

Dear readers, I am so pleased to connect with you once again.  With the month of April comes spring and the season of renewal. 

Many people use this season for a wardrobe change, a change in the design of their homes or offices, and the like. 

These changes, although positive, only affect the outer shells of our beings and rarely scratch the inner surface of transformation.  The true change to our lives is change that comes from within. 

The journey of transformation starts with the first step of acknowledging that you want change. 

No change can really occur without your want to become a better person.  So, ask yourself, “What aspect of my life do I want to perfect this season to become a more successful and happier person?”  Take a moment to think and assess all aspects of your life: your relationships, your work, your business, etc… Although you may be content with the current situation, there is always room to grow.  So, what direction would you like to start with? 

When dealing with change and life, there are two types of people: the victims and the victors.  Victims blame everyone and everything under the sun for the results of their current status. 

Victors, take responsibility for their current status, good and bad.  They are people who have embraced personal accountability and no longer blame traffic, their parents, their husbands/wives, in-laws, partners, friends, the dog, etc… for how great or not so great their life is. 

They are the people who reach out for better and more successful lives, one little step at a time.  The “victor” ideology may seem a bit extreme for some of you who prefer to stay in the gray area of “victim” which is comfortable and has been for many years. 

Moreover, it’s nice to say, I would have been a millionaire or happily married had it not been for this person or that incident, etc. 

But, sadly, victims are those who have chosen, consciously or subconsciously, to remain in their current situation. And, have grown accustomed and comfortable to the way things are, bad and good. 

So, if you are looking for change, ask yourself, “Am I acting like a victim or will I be accountable to myself and change my life to the better?”  So, do you want a better life?  If the answer is YES!  

You have come to the right place.  This moment marks the beginning of self-accountability and transformation in your lives. 

The next step to change is acknowledging that you are personally accountable for your life. 

Personal accountability is the belief that you are responsible for the results of your life and you take responsibility for the current situation.  This means that you can no longer blame others or circumstances for your current state.  

Personal accountability allows you to take the driver’s seat in your life.  Your life is the way it is because YOU created it.  The actions you took and continue to take have caused the results you see today.  If you want the results to change, the causes must change.  The good news is, because you are responsible for your life, YOU can change it. 

If you were to play the victim in life, then other people would be responsible for your success and happiness and there really isn’t any point in trying to change anything because, in the end, nothing is in your hands, right?  Thankfully, this is not your reality, and you are convinced that you hold the steering wheel of life in your hands, so transformation can begin. 

Change and reinvention is magical.  It allows hope to pump into our spirits by just thinking about it. 

Let’s go back to the question we asked in the beginning… “What do I want in life?” If that is too broad, ask yourself, “What do I want to accomplish in the next 90 days in my personal/professional/business life?”  This requires a little self-reflection and thought especially if you have never asked this question.  So, if you could accomplish anything, what would you like?  Dream!  Wish! 

Be brave enough to want! 

• Do you want to double your income? 
• Do you want to repair your marital relationship? 
• Do you want to find your passion? 
• Do you want to become successful at work? 

The list goes on and on, but the choice is yours and not mine or up to anyone else.  Don’t worry about what people will think, don’t worry about your current life, don’t worry about the “How”, just answer a simple question, “What do I want?  What do I want to change?”

Once you have focused on the aspect of change in your life and embraced self-accountability, the toughest part is over. The next steps include: a plan of action, following the plan, and holding yourself accountable.  Change does not need to be severe, a little change may go a long way.  Make sure to continue to remain focused.  Find a friend or family member to keep you on course and ensure your success.  If you don’t have anyone suitable to help you on your path, seek assistance from a coach, planning change and ensuring change occurs to create happier, more successful people is what we are great at! 

Well dear readers, change is a wonderful aspect of life which keeps us young and vibrant.  I urge you to embrace change and be brave enough to dream.  Some changes are harder to achieve than others and these may be the ones that you truly need to embark upon. 

If you have any questions, comments, or would just like to share your experiences, I would love to hear from you and invite you to connect with me.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey!