Do you often feel like there’s not enough time or energy to get everything done? Are you constantly juggling a million tasks, trying to take care of others and yourself, all while appearing to have it all together? Do you have goals you want to meet but aren't sure where to start or have no time to even think about how to get started? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s time to consider a transformation.
With six months left in 2024, there's still plenty of time to begin a transformation. Start by believing in the concept and power of transformation—identifying what you want to change and taking action steps toward making it happen. This is where the ‘T’ in THRIVE comes into play; Transform. Transformation occurs when we recognize the distance between our current state and our ideal state and then take action to bridge that gap.
To jumpstart your transformation, you need to ask yourself targeted questions within each area of your life. Whether it's career aspirations, health goals, spiritual development, or relationships, these questions can help you pinpoint opportunities to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be. This process is a powerful first step in beginning the transformation journey that brings your dreams and goals to fruition.
Start by picking one area of your life and consider these four questions to jumpstart your transformation:
What do I want?
Define your ideal state in detail. This becomes your checklist for what you aspire to achieve.
What is happening right now?
Conduct a reality check to identify your current state and starting point.
What is the difference between your current circumstance and your ideal state?
Examine the differences in thoughts, actions, and feelings between the two states.
What are 3-5 steps you can take to close this gap?
Identify actionable steps that will bring you closer to your ideal state.
Although high-performing women like yourself face numerous challenges and barriers, they are not impossible to overcome. By concentrating on ourselves and being introspective, we can advance towards becoming the individuals we aspire to be in all aspects of our lives. Attaining our goals begins with defining our ultimate objective, recognizing our current situation, and subsequently embarking on a deliberate journey to close the distance.
THRIVE-to-Action | Transform:
Try this: ask yourself, ‘What am I doing today to help me reach my ideal state?’ Then use the prompts above to take one step at a time to get closer to the life you want right now. With six months left in the year, let's embrace transformation and make 2024 the year of achieving our fullest potential.
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