03 May Motivational Change vs. Behavioral Change
Motivation Thursdays with Mrs. Samuels
Behavioral Change = Action = More Action
If you find yourself waiting to make a much-needed change, but are waiting on the motivation to do so, you might be waiting a really long time. We are experts at putting things off, especially the things that can be of most value to ourselves and our relationships.
For Example:
I will start taking care of my physical health when my work stress is more manageable. (Poor physical health INCREASES work stress!)
I will start treating my spouse/partner with more respect and understanding when they do the same. (If you and your partner are in an unhealthy cycle, SOMEONE has to make the first move to break the cycle.)
I will be a more patient parent when my kids have earned my patience and grace. (You will most likely be waiting forever. Show them what patience and grace looks like even if they don’t “deserve it”)
I will have the motivation to work harder and excel at my job once my coworkers realize how important I am. (Don’t wait for someone else’s approval to determine your abilities.)
I will allow myself to grieve disappointments, failures, hurts, traumas, and loss when I feel confident my emotions won’t affect my work, relationships, or others. (NOT grieving IS affecting your work, relationships, and others.)
I will treat myself better with thoughts, words, and actions WHEN I deserve it. (YOU ALWAYS DESERVE IT. If this is something you struggle with, SO many do, consider how you would talk to a close friend. Would you use degrading words? No, you wouldn’t. You deserve the same treatment.)
I will seek out the help I need when _____ gets too much for me to handle. (Working through personal issues are a lot easier when we haven’t imploded everything around us. Waiting until I can’t handle it anymore is saying once everything is destroyed I will try and figure it out.)
I know a lot of people fear change, in fact, we confuse comfortability for safety. Change is the desired outcome, the TRANSITION to change is what is uncomfortable. The good news…transitions are short. Stop waiting, start DOING!
What is the next right thing?
Have a great weekend!
Amanda Samuels, LMFT
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“Stay in your lane… if you want to come into mine, please signal your intentions.”
“This is from Billy, not Amanda (Full Disclosure).”
Not winning, especially if this is how the news is broken to you about your couch!
Motivational Change vs. Behavioral Change
“Your emotions are valid, your reaction to your emotions might not be.”