Although we make changes throughout our lives and throughout the year, the start of a new school year and New Years day seem to be two of the biggest "change" times of the year.
When we decide that it's time for changes in our lives, it is wise to ease into them by starting small. Small changes allow us to grow into a new habit and make it a permanent part of our lives. Sudden, big changes may overwhelm and invite frustration and failure. It's important not to "bite off more than you can chew" at one time.
By embarking on the path slowly, we have the chance to look around and consider other options as we learn and grow. Taking baby steps forward gives us time to adjust and find secure footing on our path. They make it less likely that we will revert to our old ways.
Life doesn't always give us the opportunity to anticipate or prepare for big changes. But by breaking it down into smaller pieces and by choosing to work on one thing at a time we can focus our attention on something manageable and eventually look up to see that we've accomplished quite a bit.
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