“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.  The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”  - John C. Maxwell

Think about a change that you have been wanting to make in your life, but just haven’t been able to get around to.  Now, take a moment and ask yourself, “What’s been stopping me?”  Could it be that you are trying to “swallow the whole elephant in a single bite”, as the saying goes?  Although it is important, and can be very helpful, to have a larger end goal in mind when we think of changes we would like to make in our lives, try not to let that big picture be a source of overwhelm and anxiety that prevents you from moving forward toward the changes you would like to create for yourself.

Rather, begin by thinking in terms of a smaller action item that is within your control and capability at this moment, or within the next week.  Then actually take the time to commit to that action as a “To-Do” on your agenda/calendar, as well as allotting what seems to be an appropriate time allowance for completing that one step (and maybe even build in a little extra wiggle-room with that time allotment, so you don’t create more pressure for yourself).  Then, just do it!

Once that step is complete, you can commit to the next “do-able” step, and so on.  Look for opportunities that work easily into your existing daily routines to start with.  Beginning a new habit and or creating change in your life is like going to the gym and building muscle – it takes time and commitment, and each time you stretch your parameters a little and push yourself just a little more past your prior comfort zone, your muscle gets stronger and more powerful, until that initially challenging task is a simple and comfortable part of your evolving routine.

What is one action step you can incorporate today into your daily routine that will get you moving forward toward a bigger, long term goal you desire for yourself?

Live Positively Fulfilled!

Lynn Ely
MomEvolve
Inspiring Moms to Evolve TM
www.momevolve.com