If you are contemplating making a change for the better, perhaps losing weight, improving your eating habits, getting help for anxiety or depression, or resolving issues in a relationship, you are at a stage of awareness. But what you need to really move forward and begin doing rather than thinking about change is a level of emotional arousal and emotional energy. Use emotional energy to garner the momentum you need to make the change. We know from research that knowing facts about a problem or dilemma is not enough to create behavior change. So stir things up a bit. Here are some suggestions:
Create your own promotional materials. Film yourself YouTube style and monitor your progress with a succession of videos. Or paint or draw or create posters that are unique to your goals, post them at home and work and ramp up your emotional energy.
Start a group or join a group. There is a reason why joining and participating with a group of people with similar goals is a successful endeavor for many. Participation can be emotionally energizing via the support you get from others in the group.
Use meditation, visualization and imagination. Take time out each day be in the moment, to reflect, visualize your goal and imagine how you will feel. The emotional release you may experience may help you to move forward with the needed momentum so that you will be successful in reaching your goal.
