Making Real Change the Name of Your Game

We all want it, say it, talk about doing it, know we have the power to do it, but ultimately, what do we do, we wait.  Yes, I'm talking about making a change in our lives, the kind of change that lasts.  For me, it really hit home while I was in Lake Tahoe this past July.  The birds were chirping, the air was fresh, and I couldn't be happier. And then I began to think, why is this?  Well, as the saying goes, "the early bird gets the worm."  While this might be true for some (I'm in this mix), there are other animals who roam the Tahoe night, though much fewer of them.

So how does a human such as myself see more of the day; Go to sleep earlier, right? Well, it's a lot easier said than done. You have to begin with changing your daily and evening habits. Keep a sleep journal and identify what your sleep need is in terms of hours. Next, it's time to define when you do your best work, exercise, reading, relaxing, meditating and so on. The idea here is, once you have identified what your goal is, figure out a way to change your habits so they will allow you to meet your goals.

There are complete books devoted to goal setting. Who cares about the ends if we don't know how to get there? Our lives are about the habits we form. We can change them, live the way we are, or do nothing. The beauty is that each one of us holds endless power.  In the words of Nelson Mandela,

"I AM THE MASTER OF MY FATE AND THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL."

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