The root word for "motivation" is "move." Motivation is change. So I ask myself, am I moving forward, or am I standing still? Do I have a career that I love or am I on my way to that career? Am I pleased with the relationship I have with family? Do I have a healthy lifestyle? Is my attitude where it should be? Is my relationship with God the best it can be?
Truthful answers to these questions can tell me whether I want or need change.
"Sometimes in the winds of change, we find our true direction"
The answer to change and the key to successful change is discipline and reprogramming beliefs. I believe we need to listen to our heart. Filter out the old static and tune in to something new as the new year rolls in. We need to get motivated to break away from that notorious "comfort zone." Comfort zones can put padlocks on the doors to growth, discovery, and adventure in life. Three keys that will unlock those doors are discipline, hard work, and faith.
Inch by inch...Life is a cinch. Yard by yard, life is hard.
We need to unlock one door at a time, enjoy small successes, and soon we will have confronted our fears, and achieved our goals.
One thing I have learned is that change can be a wonderful blessing. It can recharge your emotional battery and nourish your soul. So, I choose change and challenge for this years motto. 2013 will be a year of making change to create a positive difference in my life.
P.S. Change #1, I posted the funny face picture instead of the "flawless, smiling, happy family portrait"
Go Me :)
