Do you enjoy sitting on the sideline watching others succeed in life? I’m sure this sounds like a ridiculous question, however, this is what many people do. The fact is you have to be “ready” to change. Your situation must be incredibly unbearable before you do something about it. Here’s an exercise that will help you see if you are “ready” to create a better life.
Scale: 1 (very Unhappy) 2 (Unhappy) 3 (Somewhat Satisfied) 4 (Satisfied) 5 (Very Satisfied)
Refer to the scale above for the following questions.
On a scale of 1 to 5, how do you rate your personal life (quality of relationships with family and friends and spiritual connection)?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how do you rate your professional life (job or career)?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how do you rate your financial position (current salary, savings and amount of personal possessions)?
Once you answer the above questions, take some time to look at your ratings. If your scores in any area were 1 or 2 you are ready for change. However, if your scores were 3, you may not be ready.
The point is you need a certain level of pain and displeasure to make change. If you are on the fence, you will stay where you are. Even a tiny bit of satisfaction can keep you stuck. Think of it like placing your hand in a bucket of water. If it is boiling hot you will remove your hand quickly. However, if the water is only warm, you will keep it in there much longer.
*Laskis, Timothy. Finding Your Costa Rica: 5 Powerful Steps to Personal, Professional and Financial Success. Trafford Publishing 2007. Page 22. Satisfaction Exercise
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