When I think of the word “transformation” I think of making a change: being this and becoming that.
It’s a process.
It has steps, sure, but behind those steps there are some principles.
It’s those principles I’d like to share with you today.
When you think of some of your own transformations, I’m guessing you’ll find that in some way or at some level you used these 5 keys in your process.
1. A wake-up call. This is how it often starts.
Enough is enough, you say to yourself.
You draw a line in the sand and say no more!
It’s often an event that is so painful that you can’t ignore your feelings and the need for change.
It also happens in softer ways when you practice self awareness and decide you want to start a transformation for self improvement and a higher quality of life.
It doesn’t always take a heart attack; sometimes it can be a little indigestion!
2. Gratitude. Have you ever noticed that the first thing self help books tell people to do when they aren’t experiencing “wellness” is to become grateful for what they DO have.
It’s interesting that being grateful is sometimes easier when things aren’t going well. When what we have or had is gone or going, we focus on what’s left.
The idea, though, is to have an attitude of gratitude for what we have, while we have it. That way while going through the transformation we aren’t always living in the future (what we will become).
We are appreciative about where we are right now. Remember, it’s a process!
3. Purpose. Knowing what we want to accomplish is important, yet it gets lost in the shuffle.
Staying on purpose is an age old principle. In taking on the transformative process, remembering your purpose keeps you in the game. It will keep you going when challenges arise.
Having a purpose, a reason why, will make this process more fun and you’ll find deeper meaning and fulfillment as you make changes.
4. A mentor. Throughout my life and career I’ve had the good fortune to have many mentors. They were there for me at just the right time! I’ve also had the privilege to mentor many people on their road to health and success.
It all starts with being open and ready to learn and to grow: to transform. The saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” does prove to be true.
Every transformation is much easier with a mentor, so keep this in mind.
5. Never stop learning. I am a lifelong learner. I’d say it’s one of the characteristics I like best about myself.
Are you a lifelong learner? I think this is an important key to any transformation because it keeps you fascinated with the possibilities of change, growth and BECOMING.
Keep these 5 keys in mind!
They’ll help guide you through your transformations!
shelli
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