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Author extraordinaire Mark Twain said, “Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. The reason people stay stuck in their circumstances, is because they expect change to come from outside of them, rather than from within.

It is as though they are waiting for permission to move forward when they must first take charge and act themselves. As the saying goes: “Nothing changes, if nothing changes.”

While some people have good intentions, their actions don’t line up to support them. Granted, they may have goals they’re pursuing, yet years later those goals remain in the distance because they did not act on them.

I understand sometimes it’s easy to settle for the status quo by way of:

• Living pay check to pay check, instead of taking real action towards your goals.
• Being in a toxic relationship because you do not want to be alone or hurt your partner.
• Working at a job you loathe because looking for another one requires effort and change.
• The pain associated with negativity is comforting because it validates the misery.

Most people are committed to change but can’t get past the hurdles that inhibit their progress. They may begin with great momentum, though a month later they are back to a familiar routine. Change must come from within, even the smallest step forward is enough to propel you in the right direction.

This step can create the greatest change in your life but must be accompanied by well-intentioned objectives.

Change your thinking. Change requires EFFORT. Stepping out of your comfort zone, digging deep, stirring up passion, and going for it with all you have.

Have you considered why some people are successful and others are not? Successful people work towards their goals and understand that hard work (and wisdom) pays off. Staying in your comfort zone is not conducive to your long-term success. You must venture into uncharted territory if you wish to experience something new.

Inspired action is the result of empowering thoughts. So, to change your circumstances you must change your thinking. At this point, change is often permanent once the individual has transformed their sabotaging thoughts. This is foreshadowed by a deeper realization which gives way to real progress. Change requires courage and faith yet has a ripple effect in our lives.

It can include a change in living conditions without having to move places. Sometimes, something as simple as rearranging your living conditions leads to a change in one’s thoughts and ideas. Similarly, a change in direction can trigger a shift in your career and is likely to reap benefits down the line.

Create Clear goals. A new life is possible when you take consistent action, in spite of your fears and doubts. In this way, you make incremental changes without speeding up towards your future in haste. It is important to embrace transformation because the knowledge gained is vital to your new way of life.

Without stating the obvious, life isn’t about ‘success’ alone. However, most people want to be successful without devoting themselves to the hard work to get there.

If we’re not experiencing success (or accomplishing our goals and desires), something must change.

Working with a leadership coach will help you get past the hurdles to create clear goals. An action plan to achieve them, and accountability are the keys to making progress.

Accountability is a motivating factor for those who seek change but don’t know how to go about it. You are inspired to work towards definable goals since you have someone to guide and motivate you.