How to Create a Lasting Change
“CHANGE” is a real strange phenomenon. Change is the law of nature. Things which
we see today are a result of many changes in the original state and will be further modified as time passes by. Similarly our lives also experience changes in its entire span. We all have many apprehensions regarding the change. We fear that it might uproot us from our present place or state. For the changes to be of true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent. Many people fear changes because they assume it to be of temporary nature. To make a lasting change the move should be made strategically. There are a few principles which are not only simple but also effective in leaving a mark if applied skillfully.
Step 1
Raise your standards If one seriously needs to make changes in his or her life, the first thing he/she should do is to raise your standards. Make a list of all those things you would no longer accept in your life, list of all those things you would no longer tolerate and list of all those things you aspire to become. History chronicles the inspiring example of people like Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks; etc who took powerful steps to raise their standards. The same power resides in you as well, if you claim it.
Step 2
Change your limiting beliefs Merely raising one’s standards does not work unless you believe that you can meet them. If you don’t have faith in yourself, you have already sabotaged yourself. Our beliefs tell us subconsciously what is possible, what is impossible, what we can and what we cannot do. They keep a secret command on our thoughts and actions so the central key to make the changes lasting is to change the belief. The sense of certainty will help us to achieve the decisions that we have made. To empower your beliefs is the greatest
strategy that has been behind any great success throughout the history.
Step3
Change your strategy To keep your commitment, you should have the best strategy to follow. If you set a standard, and have complete belief in it , discovering a strategy for it will not be an uphill task. The best strategy in any case is to find a role model, someone who is getting similar results as what you desired, tap into their knowledge and extract maximum out of their experience. You can certainly give a finishing touch, fine tuning and slight changes as per your requirement. With every change of strategy you make, keep a track of results and make sure they are reaching to your targets else again change the strategy.