It goes back to acceptance, then committing yourself to something better. When you act on that, the universe - or God or whatever your belief is - rises to meet you; opportunities and things you've never dreamed of, start flowing in.
When we decide to move forward, everything starts to change; but if we freak out, the pain is prolonged. These trials assist you in finding strength you didn't know you had.
Sometimes a simple change in language will make a big difference to your focus.
For example, you could say: "The universe is doing this for me" not "to me".
I have yet to come across anyone who didn't have more resources than they were aware of. You have so much that you forget about half of it. You can write an inventory of your material belongings, but often not of your inner resources - yet these tools can get you through the pain.
Looking back at my own life, I have made many mistakes over and over again. It is said that there is a lesson to learn in each mistake and that there is no need to make the same mistake twice.
Yeah, right! For a long time, I just kept on repeating the mistakes - it seemed like a recurring theme and I had no idea how to get a handle on it.
It took me years to finally get out of this jungle and find the answers.
When you finally get them, the answers seem to be ridiculously easy.
Tips: How to reach your long-term goals
Take constructive action.
Surround yourself with verbal triggers to remind you of the ingredients of success.
Buzzwords, such as effort, passion and commitment can act as psychological reminders.
Work as if your life depends upon it.
Don't procrastinate - it is a motivation killer.
Take a break to reinvigorate yourself.
Relax and enjoy the ride.
Rod Bannister is an Australasian Masters squash champion, fitness expert and owner of Bannister Group, specialising in mentoring, sales and consultancy - BannisterGroup1@gmail.com
