Making A Lasting Change

Learning any new behavior or skill begins with awareness. Yet knowing, and even openly admitting, we have a deficit will never improve it. Self-development is a combination of awareness, action, and discipline. Once you have decided you want to enhance yourself or your performance, consider the following:

• What do you want to change and how?

• What actions or training can you take to change it?

• What will your practice or discipline be to reinforce the new skills or behavior?

Keep in mind that most change comes with some form of resistance. Before you give up on your practice think about pushing through it. Learning new skills and productive behaviors improve our quality of work, helps reduce stress and generally enhances our personal satisfaction. Well worth the effort!