Thursday, December 10, 2015

Pave a New Road - How To Simply Begin Making Positive Life Changes


How to "pave a new road"
A simple and light hearted approach to start making positive life changes.  

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Stage 1:  Planning

  • Do you need building upon? (What needs to change?)
  • What are the real issues? (Procrastination, worrying, thriving on drama)
  • Who will be affected by your project? (family, friends, co-workers)
  • How will you begin your project? (jump right in, get a planner)
  • How can your project be an asset to those around you? (Will your positive life changes improve your marriage, friendships, career)
Stage 2:  Design

  • Location (situation),
  • Soil (health),
  • Possible future development,
  • Effects on your surroundings (family, home, friends, co-workers, etc.)
Stage 3:  Earth (work)

  • First, find a contractor (mentor, encourager, coach, physician).
  • Next, bulldoze the dirt. (start detox from unhealthy habits, relationships, friendships, this may hurt, etc.)
  • The "dirt" is sprayed with water and compacted to its maximum density (ouch).
  • All of this work must pass strict inspections before the project can continue (how are you feeling?  what is improving? what's not working? you are your own gauge).
  • Keep on working (exercise, supplements, journaling, podcasts, networking with like minded individuals, continue education)
Stage 4:  Paving

  • The cost of continuing your project and maintaining the progress (exercise, organic food, counseling, time management, work/life balance)

The final steps are:
  • Listen for positive reinforcement (compliments, encouragement)
  • Landscaping around the road (dress up your progress and show it off),
  • apply the permanent lane markings (make this your new lifestyle).

Loosely based on DOT instructions on how to pave a road but inspired by Dolly!  Thank you for the inspiration and now to get on to paving a new road!


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