Think of someone that INSPIRES, MOTIVATES you, or that you ADMIRE ⭐️
Think of the habits, commitments, routine & things associated with this person.
•How do they act?
•How do they think?
•What is their thought process around making decisions?
•What do they do routinely?
•What are their goals and motivation?
•How do people perceive them?
Have you thought of that person and put them in the forefront of your mind?
Now pin that image on a mental whiteboard and begin analysing and a comparison to how you would answer those questions about yourself. Take the answers you've associated with that person and begin to make mental post it notes. These notes are going to help as pointers to things you can start gradually applying to your own life so as to start building your own routines to be more like the human you look up to. It may be that this person is incredibly organised, passionate and hardworking. You may have highlighted their sincerity, friendship qualities and compassion. Perhaps, you feel inspired by their grit in face of adversity and challenge regardless of the situation.
These are all positive attributes to possess and things that we can all certainly strive for.
Start by making small changes, highlighting areas of your life in which you feel could do with a bit of attention so as to help you become a better version of yourself [cringe at that term, but it is a completely valid description]. Developing new habits takes time and patience and it is important to remember that change can be difficult and it shouldn't be a rushed process. Likewise, patience with yourself is key so as to avoid the comparisons becoming negative and turning into you criticising yourself for not being 'enough' or having what someone else might have.
Remember, this mental exercise is supposed to be something that positively impacts you- as soon as it turns sour and just becomes another way for you to harshly critique yourself, is time that you need to pause and come at it from another angle.
Another thing to remember, is the power of manifestation and affirmation.
More likely than not, the more you tell yourself that you ‘are’, the more likely you will ‘be’.
Instead of saying ‘I can’t do that, I’m not that sort of person’, channel that energy into establishing ways of how you can become that person.
'I can't be a runner and do a 10km, I'm not fit enough to start...'
'I couldn't do that diet, I'm not disciplined enough...'
'I couldn't get that job that's advertised, I haven't got the skillset and I'm scared of rejection....'
'I can't start that new training programme. I'm not athletic enough...'
Try instead;
'I'm going to sign up for a 10km run because doing so will inspire me to improve my running.'
'I can do that diet with the right practices, habits and routine in place'.
'I'm going to look at areas that I can improve my CV on and extra courses, curriculum and qualifications I can do to invest in myself.'
'I am an athlete. I will start the programme and make every effort to improve in every way I can'.
Sounds a lot more positive and productive to me!
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