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6. Become a visionary: You don’t have to be a guru to have a vision of future. All it takes is a bit of imagination and courage to reach for something bigger than your current reality. If time and money were no object and success was guaranteed, what would you want to create for yourself, your family, or world? Give yourself at least 30 minutes to let your thoughts dig into this one. How does this vision of future relate to your life today?
7. Identify milestones: Set concrete goals for yourself that can be broken down into measurable pieces or milestones. If you want to lose 20 pounds, each 5-pound increment is next milestone you should aim for and celebrate. Instead of shooting for a distant peak, it’s much more encouraging to set your sights on corner at end of block.
8. Say it with pictures: Research says that 89% of what we learn is visual, 10% is auditory, and 1% comes through our other senses. Draw, photograph, or assemble a collage that represents your aim in life. Hang it on wall or download it to your computer desktop as a reminder of what you’re working towards.
9. Play: If you feel like you’re toiling, take a break and interject some fun. Do something ridiculous. If you can’t think of anything, spend an hour or two watching 4-year olds play. To them, everything has potential for fun. Learn to enjoy journey even more than destination.
10. Ride wave of change—don’t run from it: Like death and taxes, change is inevitable. However, resistance to change is common and causes untold amounts of struggle. Become a master evolutionist—respond to change eagerly and rapidly.
We all need a push once in a while. Choose instead to latch onto inspiration as a force that pulls you forward and you’ll discover that success can be effortless.
Certified fitness coach, Kim Nishida, is the author of the innovative program, “Conception to Completion: The FIT Mind Method to Getting It Done.” To learn more about this step-by-step program and to sign up for FREE how-to articles and workshops, visit http://www.ReadyToEvolve.com