“Organize, don’t agonize.” ― Nancy Pelosi
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Be willing to take the first step, no matter how small it is. Concentrate on the fact that you are willing to learn. Absolute miracles will happen.” – Louise Hay
To me, getting ready is an odd concept. It’s an essential part of our lives. We get ready for work, get ready for school, get ready for a party, and so on. Each person has their own definition and routine of “getting ready”. Here, I will focus on getting ready to make a health/ lifestyle change. But, you can apply this to anything in your life.
Getting ready occurs once we acknowledge something needs to be done. We realize that our mood has been off, we could lose a few pounds, or ate too much dessert recently. There is something about our health we want to change. The first step of any change is “preparing.” Once you take the first steps, change becomes easier! Therefore, we need to consider how to get the ball rolling in order to make these changes stick! Consider these questions when looking to make a change:
- What resources will I need?
- Do I have said resources?
- How much time will I commit to this change?
- Who can I count on for support?
- What are my goals?
- How will I keep motivated during this change?
- What happens if I hit obstacles?
Take, for example, that you want to start running more often. You realize you need running shoes and workout clothes. You decide you will commit 1 month to making it a new habit. You want to run for 30 minutes straight after that month. You will count on your trainer friend to encourage you and help you with any unseen troubles along your way.
Obviously, this is one hypothetical situation to illustrate how to being making a lasting change. What other questions would you ask yourself as you “gear up” for a change? Comment below! As Always, Eat, Move, and Improve!
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