Most of us think that our life will change when our circumstances change. We wait for change.
We hope. We wait for something to happen. And we hope some more. Hope is great; it simply isn’t enough.
The reality is that our life changes when something new comes out of us. Yes, life changes when we change. On the surface, this is a bit simple and we all know it. So, what are you going to do about it? Here are five questions to supercharge your hope into action.
1. Are you willing to do the work to change?
Let’s face it, change isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it. If you aren’t willing to do the work you’re just hoping.
2. Are you open to a injecting some discipline and methodology?
Desire without discipline is just hope. You must create or find a process. Hope can be a great spark for your potential, but it alone is not going to get you to where you want to go.
3. How’s your PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)?
Listen to your “self-talk.” Do you catch yourself saying the words “Yeah, but…” or “Well that’s the way it has always been.” How about changing your language to “Yeah, and…” or “Well, this is the way I want it to be?” A great attitude with an open mind will start to give you a little real hope.
4. What are you saying about your commitment level?”
If you say, “I can’t “ or “I won’t” that’s alright. Take your time and when you are ready, explore what’s out there and maybe enlist the help of question # 5. If you can say, “I might if…” explore all of the “ifs” and see what you need to do to eventually make them “I wills” If you can say, “I will,” figure out what you need to do to commit to it in a month or less. If you can say, “I am,” then quit reading and go do it. Now hope is getting legs.
5. Who’s your biggest fan?
If you want to go it alone, we are not going stop you. If you want to get there with bells on, get some help. Find someone you trust, who believes in you, who can be a sounding board and an accountability partner Someone who believes in you almost more than you do! Your hope is on FIRE now!
Hope with will, discipline, attitude, commitment and fans will make you a rock star. Now, hope is your B*TCH!
