“Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions” is a self-help guide that outlines a five-step process for making positive changes in one’s life. “Changeology” is based on his extensive research and provides readers with practical tools and techniques for making lasting changes in their lives.
Change is Possible
The first key takeaway from the book is that change is possible for everyone. No matter how ingrained a behavior or habit may seem, with the right strategies and techniques, it is possible to make a positive change in your life.
Persevere Through Obstacles
Obstacles are a natural part of the change process, and the book provides strategies for persevering through them, including seeking support, developing a positive mindset, and practicing self-compassion.
Celebrate Success
Celebrating small successes along the way is important for maintaining motivation and momentum. The book provides tips for celebrating success and recognizing progress, such as using positive self-talk and rewarding yourself.
Create a Support Network
Having a supportive network is important for making a successful change, and the book provides tips for creating a support network, such as enlisting the help of family and friends, joining a support group, or seeking professional help.
Preparation is Key
Proper preparation is essential to making a successful change. This involves anticipating obstacles, developing coping strategies, and creating a supportive environment.
Change is a Process
Finally, the book emphasizes that change is a process that takes time and effort. By using the strategies outlined in the book, you can make a positive change in your life and achieve your goals, one step at a time.
Take Action
Making a change requires action, and the book provides practical tips for taking action, such as using visualization techniques, creating a plan, and breaking down the change into manageable steps.
Abraham Lincoln liked to remind citizens that “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
Five Steps to Change
The book outlines a five-step process for making lasting changes in your life: 1) Psych, 2) Prep, 3) Perspire, 4) Persevere, and 5) Persist.
Find Your Motivation
Motivation is key to making a change, and the book provides a variety of strategies for finding your motivation, including identifying your values, setting realistic goals, and using rewards.
Maintenance is Key
Making a lasting change requires ongoing maintenance, and the book provides strategies for maintaining the change, such as creating a new identity, developing new habits, and monitoring progress.
