Make a Lasting Change with the 3R Strategy

Hey Love,
 

As Fall weather spreads across the country, change is most definitely in the air. The transformative energy this time of year is palpable. You can see it as the leaves change color and fall seemingly overnight. And you can feel it in the frantic push to get things done before 2022 closes out. 

So many of us desire changes in our lives, but struggle with making those changes stick. We start with lots of motivation, but before long, life seems to get in the way…again. One way to help overcome this challenge and create lasting change, is using the 3R strategy: Remind, Recognize, Reward.

Remind Yourself: There are lots of reasons we can be resistant to change, so using audio and visual reminders can keep us consistent and committed. Repeat an empowering mantra to yourself each morning and night. Create a custom alarm on your phone that reinforces the goal you are working on. Make a vision board of what your ideal outcome will look like. Keeping your desired change front and center can help make it more accessible and attainable.

Recognize your Growth: We can be so focused on the end objective, that we often forget to acknowledge all the strides we are making along the journey. Create a system for regular check-ins on your progress and time for personal reflection. Document your successes, along with the places where you’ve stumbled, so you can see what's working and what need to be retooled. Remember, some of the change is slower and more subtle, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t working just as hard. 

Reward Yourself: Having a reward system isn’t cheating or a cop-out; it’s creating a beautiful (and essential!) cycle for positive reinforcement. So think about some motivating gifts and develop goals that stretch you, but are still within your realistic grasp. Waking up every morning to exercise gets you a Lavender Latte at the end of the week. Working 10 hours on your new business plan means you buy that new journal you’ve been eyeing. The rewards don’t have to be monetary either - taking a long bath or spending an afternoon at your favorite hike work too!

Resistance to change isn’t always bad. In fact, it can be a subconscious way of knowing that something doesn’t feel right or aligned for you. But, if you are seeking changes to any part of your life, and repeatedly struggling to feel successful, then it’s time to get to the root.

If you are ready to tackle your relationship with change, my Rooted Energy offering is an incredible resource. These empowering, supportive, thought-provoking readings put you in direct contact with guidance that may be just beneath the surface of your awareness. I love being a bridge to help you connect deeper with your own wisdom and intuition.

For an expanded conversation all about this season of change, check out my recent Open to Alchemy podcast episode. And as always, please reach out for a free connection call to chat or reply to this email!

To being the change,
Lauren