Want Different Results…Change Your Actions!

Nikki Anderson

Do you know the definition of insanity?    Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.   I believe to some degree we ALL make repeated choices that result in a less than satisfying outcome – and we do it more than once!

by Nikki Anderson
Founding Partner and Coach at Think Feel Know

For some of us, it takes a bit longer to realize that we’re NOT going to get what we want from making this choice or taking this action…..and for others, the lesson is learned quickly.   

Wake Up and Take Note of Your Actions!

Recently I was on a call with a colleague and he said, “If you don’t like your circumstances, change your actions.”  His comment struck me like a splash of cold water in my face.   I suddenly woke up and took at look at the places in my life where I’m not necessarily getting the results I want… yet I keep doing the same actions.  

As an example, I often have days that I feel could have been ‘more productive’.  Now, I know this is subjective and I’m often told that I’m a busy, organized person.  But  I also know that there are ways I could be more efficient (i.e. check emails and Blackberry less, take more time to clarify my objectives for the day, not working at home to avoid distraction, etc….) 

If Nothing Changes…Nothing Changes

So, why do I take these actions regardless?   Why am I resistant to changing these actions on a consistent basis?  

I know exactly what checking my Blackberry several times per day will get me – distracted!  

If I counted up how many minutes I spend checking my Blackberry per day I imagine it would be astonishingly high.   NOT a good use of my time or energy.   And certainly does not support my objective most times – which is to be focused.        

I’m fascinated by the simplicity of this concept … yet struck by how challenging it can feel to change the actions and behavior in pursuing a different outcome.   And, I’m more and more clear today that if nothing changes, nothing changes.   

What Do You Want to Improve in Your Life

So, what circumstances in your life do you want to change?   

Is it your work environment? 

Is it the way you feel about your body? 

Is it getting out of debt? 

Is it getting stuck in a mindset that consistently derails you (that was caused by an action you took that felt good in the moment and later had ramifications)?

Finish this sentence, “It’s time for me to STOP ______________ and START ________________.”   

You’re not alone with your behavior – we ALL do this to some degree.      However, now that you have some awareness of what you’re doing, you can make a conscious choice starting NOW to make different choices.     

Again, as my friend said, “If you don’t like your circumstances, change your actions.”

What ONE action can you change today that will make a BIG difference?

Here’s to new outcomes!

Love,

Nikki

Nikki Anderson is a founding partner and a coach within Think Feel Know, USA. Her specialty is working with entrepreneurs, executive women, teams within small to medium sized businesses that are ready to grow to the next level. She is skilled at coaching individuals and groups and facilitating workshops, trainings and meetings to elicit connection, unity and clarity, resulting in forward action and bottom-line results.

Nikki is passionate about many things in her life although, at the core are health and wellness – her foundation. She is active in 12-step recovery work and is passionate about helping others to not only overcome their addictions but also to thrive in their life. You can learn more by visiting CoachNikki and ThinkFeelKnow.

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Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by SFWJ in Live Your Best Life

Tags: highlight, Inspiration, Know Yourself, Wellness