Vanquishing The Self Improvement Blues

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We’re still in the thick of hard times of 2020 with both the pandemic and racial tensions here in the US and all over the world. Many of us are also in the midst of doing some deep change work. And change work is difficult even under normal circumstances. Throw a pandemic, protests, social injustices, and other tensions into the mix, and — well, it can feel like too much.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When we received shelter in place orders, some of my one-on-one breakthrough clients wanted to take a break from their active change work. Their desire for change was still there; it just wasn’t the right time. There was too much going on to be able to focus.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After taking a breather, most of them have returned — more ready than ever to get back to it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They realized that it takes constant effort even to hold onto the progress they made.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then there’s momentum to consider. Humans are designed for growth and change. The question is, where is your momentum? Change is going to happen. The question is, will it happen on your terms?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is, no doubt, a time to focus on being rather than actively doing. Sometimes we need to make ourselves comfortable. This episode is about listening to yourself and understanding what you need in the moment and what will serve you over the long term.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’ve fallen off the change wagon and are feeling the self-improvement blues, it’s okay,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I’ve been there too! Here are seven things to know to support you when it comes to making intentional change:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">You’re battling against your existing nervous system.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you fee