Change is possible if you believe

Believing you can change is the first step you can take to get yourself going again.

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. –Maya Angelou

Discouraged by my behaviour

Years ago, I remember being frustrated whenever someone disagreed with me or saw things differently.

I would become defensive and, often, aggressive towards the person; this created a lot of stress inside.

Afterwards, I would beat myself up about the way I reacted.

At times I became so discouraged about my behaviour that I really believed I would never change.

I did much in the way of avoiding people just so I wouldn’t end up in an argument with them, it was terrible, and I hated myself for it.

At that time, I had a very good mentor/coach who suggested I learn all I could about improving my interpersonal skills with people.

Don’t avoid people, he said; go out of your way to speak with them, deliberately and intentionally see things from their perspective, learn to read their body language, mirror their movements, and match their tone and pace of voice; this way you’ll soon slip into rapport with them.

As I did this, I began to see patterns of what was and wasn’t working. As a result of this repetitive practice, I started to see where change was needed and how I could really benefit from changing my attitude and communication model. Well, needless to say, my communication with people improved tremendously and the need to always be right has completely disappeared along with the stress.

Realise that change is needed

We stop growing when we stop believing that change is possible.

Change is the only constant in life.

You can resist change as much as you like, but change will happen with or without your permission.

I know that you must be fed up hearing the old cliche “Believe in yourself”, but the thing is, you’re reading this article because you want to change yourself.

Deep within your heart, you know that believing in yourself is important to achieve anything, and you want to be an achiever.

Begin by believing that change is possible

The first thing to do is change how you think.

Think clearer, better and different from the way you presently think. “You are what you think about”, and “As you think in your mind, so are you”.

Everything starts with your belief, desire, and commitment to change.

You were created for greatness, happiness and success.

So, suppose you want to change your present situation, improve your health, heal your relationships, reduce stress and anxiety at work, and attract wealth. In that case, you should start believing in your power of belief and the ability to change.

Do this, and anything is possible!