Micro Changes - It's the small ones that count most

How many of us decide to change and go all in right from the start? Scorched earth, do or die. The answer is all of us. That is the default way we see change. We tend to see it as a switch. One easy flip and we're different, never to be the same again. However, that's not reality. We know the change we need to make, so let's look at it differently. Let's break it into smaller tasks or Micro Changes.

Micro changes are those "little" changes that when combined together make a big change. Let's say you want to change a certain behavior. Those micro changes may look something like this:

1. Quit going to that certain place
2. Quit hanging out with that certain person
3. Start a new routine every morning that includes positive affirmations
4. Start eating better, and schedule meals for certain time slots.

When you nail one down, move to the next. There is no particular order, just take them one at a time. Let's say you want to change a process at work:

1. Meet with the team and discuss. Develop a plan.
2. Get "buy in" from every member of the team.
3. Define clear roles and responsibilities
4. Set regular checkups on each members progress
5. Continue to refine until success

If you will break it down into smaller micro changes, you will be certain to see success.

The 7 steps to change:

1. Identify/Realization - You have to see yourself for what you are and admit that there is a better way, a better path. This is your Goal Change.
2. Self Acknowledgment - You must acknowledge that you're worth the work that is needed to bring about this change. That you are strong enough to follow through and bring about lasting change.
3. Desire/Want - You really have to desire the change, you have to have the "want to".
4. Motivation - Identify a motivator, or motivation
5. Micro Changes - These are all of the "little" changes required to bring about the desired result, or ultimate Goal Change.
6. Plan - Small steps become big steps when taken one after another.
7. Execution - I know you think this is the call to action, but I mean this literally. Now it's time to kill the bad habits and create the good ones that bring about the Goal Change.

Listen in as I talk about Micro Changes.

For further information regarding how I can help you make that change please reach out to me via Direct Message, or email me at changemaker.rj@gmail.com. Always feel free to text me at 623-850-3394.