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August 26, 2024

Are you hoping to slim down, cultivate better habits, and embrace a more positive outlook on life?

It may seem like change is challenging and takes a long time, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I believe that meaningful change can occur in a single moment.

This concept might contradict popular opinions. Many assume that change must be difficult, expecting to face numerous failures before either succeeding or giving up.

Consider how many people you know who struggle with their weight. These are individuals who truly desire to make a healthy shift by getting in shape, yet the change never materializes.

What’s the most significant area of your life you wish to transform? Is it shedding those extra pounds? Managing preventable diabetes? Squeezing into those jeans? Or maybe you have an entirely different goal unrelated to fitness.

What exactly is stopping you from making this change?

According to author and speaker Tony Robbins, the time-consuming part is preparing for change. The actual change itself happens in a single, pivotal moment.

Here’s how you can create lasting change instantly and reinvent yourself:

Step #1: Acknowledge that something in your life must be different.

Do you kind of want to get in shape, or do you feel an urgent need to lose weight? Does the idea of dropping a few pounds sound nice, or is it unbearable to continue in your current condition? To truly transform yourself, you must firmly believe that change is essential.

Step #2: Accept that you must be the one to make the change.

It’s crucial to take full responsibility for making the change, rather than relying on others. While you will receive support, in the end, it’s you who will make it happen. Your desire for change must be so strong that it becomes your mission—no one else can do it for you.

Step #3: Trust that you have the ability to change.

Don’t let previous failures bring you down. The reality is that you’re capable of remarkable things when you set your mind to it. Have faith in your ability to lose weight or make any other positive change in your life.

Why do most people struggle to maintain change? They depend on willpower, which works temporarily but eventually gives way to old, comfortable habits. The key?

Change what feels comfortable to you. People are driven by two primary motivators: avoiding pain and seeking pleasure. To change a behavior, you need to link pain to the behavior you want to stop and pleasure to the behavior you want to adopt.

You know you want to lose weight, and that means you need to quit late-night snacking and start exercising regularly. So far, your brain has associated pleasure with eating at night and pain with working out.

Now, it’s time to rewire your thinking to enjoy exercise and feel discomfort at the idea of late-night snacking. Consider all the negatives of being overweight and tie those thoughts to your nighttime eating habits. Then, focus on the positives of being fit and link those feelings to exercise.

You are entirely capable of making profound changes in your life. Let’s do this!! Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming transformation challenge!

About the Author Rima Avellan

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