Change, how can we achieve it , what matters most and how do we know it will last ?

The start of a new year and everyone is buzzing around with ideas of what will be different this year, what are the new things we want in our lives, or even what do we no longer have room for in our lives.  Reflecting on these things is a really important part of the growth process.  There have been many times when I wished for a magic wand to help deliver all of my goals and dreams immediately (which of course is still yet to happen). However as I have navigated my way through the major and minor events in my life I have become more accustomed and open to accepting change. There is one thing that at times still catches me out, and that is the ability to make a desired change permanent. That is how do I refine my skills to make intentional and ever lasting changes in my life, ones that will bring me joy and satisfaction.  How do people create the life they want and consistently live an abundant life?

Like any thing we need a plan , as the saying goes, if you fail to plan , then plan to fail. Getting some direction in your life, setting goals and having an action plan for creating and managing change is a very important skill.  Imagine how much easier your could navigate through life if you had a step by step formula and a good understanding of how to not only make the desired changes but how to make them permanent . There are a few key areas in the process that can help guide you , start by getting clear about what you want , find your leverage what will make you do it,  remove any barriers, make a commitment to change, and finally take action . 

There a three phases that will consistently appear in most of the change management literature I have seen , the preparation stage, administering the evolution , and making the change permanent.  These principles can apply in all areas of our lives, our business / work environment as part of new projects, our home life in terms of changing behavior and especially in our relationships.  Arming ourselves with knowledge is paramount in gaining confidence in our ability to take control of the decisions and ultimately the direction in which our life is going. 

I have spent quite a few years fine tuning these processes and skills,  and through developing my understanding of change management and how our minds work,  the power and potential of applying these skills has become apparent. I have been exceptionally lucky to have equine partners that have both stood by and assisted me in gaining better insight into not only the process of change, but also the journey inward. The one where I have delved deep inside myself to reconnect with my true self and discover my core beliefs.  I am ever grateful for my graceful and powerful horse partners , because without their spiritual guidance an help to create increased self awareness I would have not had the knowledge or courage to take the first step.

I am so in awe of the horses ability to bring out individual strengths, weaknesses and desires that in 2016 I will be adding performance and change management programs to my equine facilitated learning options.  These programs will be designed to develop skills to specifically create and implement change in our lives, and can benefit everyone from individuals / family's seeking assistance with changing unwanted behaviours to teams and or businesses looking for support with new projects and or managing resistance to change from employees.  Register your interest via phone or email (details available here) or email now Register interest now