For most people, the idea of change induces fear and skepticism. Changing jobs, changing apartments, changing diapers (haha!), moving to another state, changing phone carriers, changing schools, changing careers, making new friends, etc... The reality is change is not a bad thing. Change is simply moving from the current state of familiar to a new state of familiar.
Keep 3 simple Change Principles in mind:
1.) Change is easy; Thinking about change is HARD!
Think about that. We mull over all the pros and cons of changing to a new phone carrier. We're aggrevated that we lose signals, our reception is terrible, the costs keep rising, etc... Thinking about changing to another carrier is actually very taxing. Once we've made the decision to change and set up the new account, Ahhh! Change is EASY! It's just the thinking about it that wears us out!
2.) Think Progress not Perfection!
Don't be so hard on yourself! You didn't learn to roller blade the first time you stood up! Each time you fell, you learned something new. You progressively got better at each time you did it. Now you're a pro! As you embrace change & begin to make change in your lifestyle, remember to let go of perfectionism... think progress!
3.) Make change with your 100 Year Lifestyle in mind!
The reality is that you are going to live a very long time! Are you prepared spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially to live those years with amazing quality? Most of us are not prepared to live such a long life. Accept that you probably will and then make just 1 change this month that will you set on the path to living your 100 Year Lifestyle...every day of your life!