“Stop telling yourself you’re not qualified, good enough, or worthy. Growth happens when you start doing things you aren’t qualified to do.” – Steven Bartlett
Change is hard.
It interrupts our day-to-day life. It takes us out of our comfort zone and puts us in unfamiliar territory. A territory where you don’t know all the answers. Where you need to learn new things. Where you might fail before you succeed again.
Change is hard. But sometimes, staying the same is even harder in the long run. Staying the same prevents you from experiencing new opportunities. From learning more about yourself. From discovering what you are truly capable of achieving.
Change is possible.
And you don’t need to change all at once. Society often pressures us to compare our progress with others. To be on a productivity racetrack. That if you aren’t x,y,z by such and such age, then you are falling behind and will never “catch up.” This constant pressure is a recipe for crashing and burnout.
Change is possible and attainable. Instead of trying to attain every big goal all at once, develop a strategy to slowly evolve your current situation. Start by evaluating what you want and where you want to be in the next year. Identify what areas of your life might prevent you from making that transition. Then, break down your big goals into a list of achievable micro goals that can be done weekly or bi-weekly. Remember, any progress toward a new goal is more progress in a new direction than you have ever done before.
Change is attainable.
Especially when we create micro wins for ourselves. And also when we don’t let mistakes define our progress. Mistakes are inevitable when we try something new. Each mistake helps us to better understand the overall process, and how we want to continue growing. Becoming always takes time.
Change allows us to grow into who we were meant to become. Sustainable change, however, isn’t always about taking the biggest leap. It can be slow and methodical. It includes reflection, a look back on your past year, and a look forward on what’s to come.
- Where are you in relation to your goals?
- Have your goals evolved since the year started?
- How can you realign with your goals?
Sustainable change takes time.
It pushes boundaries, opens new opportunities, and turns former impossibilities into a reality. Trying to achieve new goals can stretch comfort zones, and this stretch ultimately propels us forward into who we are supposed to be. You are more than qualified. We are confident in your abilities to adapt. To grow. And to change your life.
What goals are on your list for 2025?
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