Whether it’s New Year’s or just another day, you can learn to cultivate resolve by gently investigating what it means to you to support your own decisions. Instead of being a floppy noodle, you can trust your ability to hold firm and notice the energy this gives you.
Evoking a clear image of something makes it more tangible. The RESOLVE practice is a gentle, 7-step guide to help you manifest whatever you want to achieve.
R — Recognize a yearning for change
So, you want to turn in a new direction? Then you’ve already got what you need to start making changes. Once you can see that you want more freshness in your life, you can kick your resolve into gear and make it happen.
E — Engage all your resources
As we learn to tune into the body, watch our thoughts, and become friendly with our emotions, we develop inner “resources” that we can call on to help us create a feeling of stability. Engaging your resources can include forming an allegiance with someone who is also seeking to strengthen their resolve. Anything that helps support you in your cause is a resource.
Engaging your resources can include forming an allegiance with someone who is also seeking to strengthen their resolve. Anything that helps support you in your cause is a resource.
S — Soften your need for speed
Instead, make headway slowly. Impatience can be a tremendous drain on your motivation. You learn as you go, so adopt a more relaxed pace that allows you time to investigate and learn from what you are experiencing.
O — Open up to why this matters to you
Let yourself feel why this is worth the effort. Recall that you chose this route because you were determined to grow your resolve. Return to this initial inspiration whenever you need a boost of motivation.
L — Learn to make allies of your obstacles
If you take the time to stop, breathe, and examine your obstacles you might discover that some dissolve under inspection. We often fear taking a stand. We may use catastrophic thinking or overly exaggerate a negative result. Sometimes the greatest obstacle is the fear of change itself. We can gently notice this too. Awareness will feed our resolve.
V — Value your own efforts
It takes determination, energy, and powerful intention to connect with our heart’s desires. No effort is wasted. All will serve to strengthen your ability to trust yourself and your ability to stand up for what you want.
E — Enjoy the twists and turns
Plans have a nasty habit of changing or veering off course. Learn to adapt your route as your resolve propels you forward. The curve balls and surprises are what make life such a titillating adventure.
This article provides additional information related to a column titled, “You Say You Want a Resolution,” which appeared in the February 2018 issue of Mindful magazine.
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