Creating Lasting Changes
Starting a new habit is difficult. Our routines help us get through the day. So while we know we have things in our life we would like to change, our behavior doesn't match our intentions.
I didn't realize how out of sync my own actions were until one day I mentioned to my daughter, once again, that I intended to lose weight. A couple of weeks later my daughter went with me to the grocery store. Part way through our shopping expedition she asked if I still intended to lose weight. I replied that I did. So she asked me the obvious: Mom, why do you have a carton of ice cream and a box of cookies in the basket if you're planning to lose weight?
It was a light bulb moment. I realized I had not changed my habits to match my intentions.
I couldn't blame my family. I'm the one with the sweet tooth that always hauled home a bag full of treats. My husband and daughter only ate it because I was the one who brought the junk food into the house.
That realization was one step in a broader process that has helped to shed 40 pounds.
Since that time, I've noticed my clients often engage in the same behavior. While they tell me they want to earn more money, when we track how they spend their time, they are clearly engaged in activities that won't increase their income.
One of the most helpful aspects of coaching is having someone that will help you not only define your goals in life, but also make sure you are engaging in the behaviors that will make your dreams come true.
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