Day 4: 3 Steps to Lasting Change

Today is about gaining leverage over the 4 changes mentioned on day 2. 

• Step 1 - 10 reasons to change.
• Step 2 - Why I know that I can change it.
• Step 3 - Pattern Interrupts 

 1. Improving my Sleep Hygiene.

• It will increase my energy levels.
• I will look younger.
• I will be more resistant to illness.
• I will be able to think better, and achieve more.
• I've I don't, I will be chronically tired!
• My mood will be better.
• I will be able to deal with the curve balls of life
• It will make me more creative.
• I will get far more enjoyment out of work AND recreation.
• I will be a safer user of the roads. 
• I can change this because the steps are simple!
• I have changed other physical issues.
• There is plenty of literature on sleep hygiene.
• Remember what it is like not to be able to sleep, when you do unproductive things.
• Yawn loudly if you're about to do the 'wrong' thing,

2. Working consistently on my musical

• The more I create, the more creative I get!
• It will constantly improve.
• The universe notices when you put your consciousness into something.
• I have a message that needs to be shared and promoted.
• I can make the world a better place with music.
• It will be fun.
• If I DON'T do it, then I'll regret it.
• Someone with less talent will get there.
• People need hope.
• People need to know that they can make a difference.
• I've done this in the past - just need to get 'back on the horse'
• I am disciplined.
• Sit and sing the first phrase of the musical.

 

3. Being more intimate with Lizzie.

• Make Lizzie feel treasured.
• We will have more fun together
• Example to Dot.
• More satisfying.
• If we don't, it will be a long 25 years!
• We will feel younger, like its 25 years ago.
• All parts of our life will be better.
• Sex is fun!
• Touch is pleasurable.
• To recapture our 3 dimensional relationship.
• It's just a case of turning back the clock 
• When I stop and separate - exhale and listen!

 

 4. Improving my handwriting.

• Make writing easier to do.
• Make it easier to spontaneously communicate.
• Give people the joy of the handwritten note.
• If I don't, writing will be cramped and painful.
• So I can sign my name easily lots of times.
• To jot down inspiration when it comes.
• To keep communication as personal as possible.
• A letter is a thing of beauty.
• An old school star needs old school skills.
• Great handwriting is taken more seriously!
• Handwriting is a skill - if you can play trombone, then you can write!
• Stop  - scratch it out - do it again!