C-H-A-N-G-E

Posted on October 07, 2024 by Angela Carwheel, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.

Are You Ready for C-H-A-N-G-E?
Have you thought about…
1. What specific actions can be taken to help others and improve the world?
2. How can one person make a meaningful impact on someone else’s life?
3. What are some examples of positive changes that can be made to prevent the decline in the world?

Mahatma Gandhi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
I wholeheartedly believe in Gandhi’s statement, so I am excited to share five tips for Change with you.

1. C=Challenge Yourself: Challenge yourself by setting small goals. Keep in mind that we’re not here to tackle the entire elephant; baby steps will do. It’s the Tortoise and the Hare. Remember that story?
James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, says it takes about 66 days to make a complex habit a lifestyle. Other authors state it takes about 21 days to form simple habits. So, challenge yourself by writing a list of habits you want to change. Begin checking each off every 21 days, depending on the simplicity, or 66 days, depending on the complexity of the habit. Challenge yourself by researching the change you desire. You may read a book about how someone else has changed the same habit. You may research how to detox the body or strengthen your immune system. Do the work. Talk to your doctor, counselor, life coach, or nutritionist. Do whatever it takes to move beyond your norm for change. It only takes One person. Who or where is your one? Become a magnet of change!

2. H=Honesty: Being honest about what changes need to occur is essential. Honesty itself could be what you’re willing to work on. Honesty allows for healthy relationships in your life. If you are honest with yourself, you can be honest with others.
• Shakespeare said, “No legacy is so rich as honesty.”
• What legacy are you leaving with your children and future grandchildren?
Are you bombarded with negative self-talk? Ask yourself, where did this begin? Is it who I’m surrounding myself with? Or am I conditioned from an earlier period in my life? Return to when this dishonesty occurred; accept what you can’t change, but move forward by confronting your struggle, and your life will improve. If you can’t do it alone, do it with a respected friend, mentor, life coach, or counselor. Research the word honesty, and you’ll gain a lot of data for change. You’ll no longer have to pretend if you are honest with God, yourself, and others. Be a magnet for change!

3. A=Accountability: Everyone needs accountability in his/her life. As you spend money on your clothes, hair, nails, sports, or other events, spend a little on accountability, or choose wisely a person who can hold you accountable to your short or long-term goals. Or on your bad habits. We all have them. I am a nail-biter, and it has been a life-long pattern, so I get a gel manicure to hold me accountable for biting my nails until the habit breaks. However, after a few years, I’m back at the nail salon when it returns. I have to spend a little, but it’s worth beating the nail-biting habit. In the process, I’m journaling to understand what is worrying me in my life at this particular time so I can defeat the habit. I often find that I may be under a test or trial, so I continue to allow myself time with journaling and reflection to get back on track. You may need to contact a specialized Coach or Counselor who can help you get where you want to be in a specific area of change.
There are times when you have to invest financially in a change of lifestyle, such as a gym or academic setting, an online program, maybe it’s Weight Watcher, etc, or even a bible teaching church to achieve the results you want in life.

John Maxwell stated in his writing on “The Gift of Accountability,”
“The word accountability appears to have a controlling connotation attached to it, as society has not given it the popular vote. However, being accountable to someone is one of the greatest gifts of love. It humbles and welcomes the assistance of another. If done correctly and with the right motive, accountability is not an invasion of privacy or an intrusion of someone’s personal space. In partnership with wisdom, it magnifies communication and personal growth to levels not obtained from singular thinking.”
Accountability humbles us and opens doors to further change. It makes us soar above our egos and keeps us balanced.

4. N=Nutrition: Sometimes we just have a poor diet; therefore, we struggle nutritiously. I’ve been there, and it has not been an exciting time for me. Returning to the first tip, challenge yourself to a new diet or change in lifestyle. I have gone from one diet to the next to see what works for me. Over time, you will begin to see what is best for you. I have planned to set an appointment with a dietitian or nutritionist because they have done the research and have the education to communicate what would best suit my dietary needs to improve my life. Exercise is also key in this transition, but exercise is not the theme of this point, so I digress.
There are many slogans on nutrition. The few I will name came from the website Durable.co
• Fuel your body, fuel your life!
• Unlock your full potential with nutrition.
• Nutrition for a vibrant lifestyle.
• Nourish your body, nourish your soul.
• Give your body the love it deserves.
• Nourish from within, radiate on the outside.
Even Jesus cursed the fig tree when it wasn’t producing good fruit. I know there is further meaning to his words, but change is absolutely necessary for every human being! So, do whatever it takes! Be…a magnet for change!

G=Guidance: Guidance comes from being guided by someone who loves you. The bible says, I will instruct you and teach you in the path that you should go, I will guide you with mine eyes. As God guides his people, we must guide someone who needs guidance. As God cares for his creation, we must also empathize with others. If I care enough about your well-being, why shouldn’t I guide you into good physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental health? You may invite someone to go to a seminar or conference. Maybe someone needs to laugh. Take them to see a great comedian. The Bible says, “Laughter is good for the soul.” Just provide a listening ear to those needing it, and both of you will feel rewarded somehow. Do your part by guiding another human being, or get guidance for yourself. Whatever you do, get wisdom, the Bible says, and in gaining wisdom, you will find life. Walk with the wise, and you will become wise! Ask questions of those who have accomplished what you are trying to accomplish.
Shannon L. Alder provides excellent insight through her quotes, “Carve Your Name on Hearts, Not Tombstones. A Legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”
“Hide yourself in God, so when a man wants to find you, he will have to go there first.”

Remember: Like-minded people share common beliefs, values, interests, ideas, etc.

The Last tip on Change comprises the E in the acronym CHANGE.
E=Endurance: Endurance is strengthened by those who are shaped by the love of God.
Nelson Mandela said, “There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
William Edward Hickson said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” What makes you give up after only a few unsuccessful tries? The more you try, the more comfortable you’ll be. Consider Einstein’s story! Consider all the athletes in the Olympics. Do you think they got to where they are today by defeating themselves? Absolutely not! If you give up even after the 10th time, you will only have wasted time. So, keep trying, and one day, you will look back and rejoice that you did not quit. Be…A…Magnet…for…CHANGE!

What is Your Why? When you know your Why, you will not quit. Are you in this life to leave a legacy for future generations? Or are you momentarily thinking about your immediate needs rather than your future?

Ben Franklin said, “Energy and persistence conquer all things.”
James 1:4 says, “Let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
Keep rising above your norm, and one day, you will look back and thank God that you did not surrender but stood firm in your purpose!

So, we have covered my five tips on Change using the acronym C-H-A-N-G-E.
Keep in mind that C stands for Challenge Yourself, H for Honesty, A for Accountability, N for Nutrition, G for Guidance, and E for Endurance, so hang in there and never give up!
I hope you have enjoyed my five tips on CHANGE.
If you are up for the challenge and want to learn more, subscribe to my website, Excellifecoachingforwomen.com, and contact me for a free Introductory Consultation!

Take Care!