In the midst of one of the worst economic downturns many are falling behind in the game of life. To regain, build and regroup we must stop the madness and learn how to discipline our thoughts to prepare our minds for the success we envision. Many are living the definition of insanity, doing something that hasn’t yielded success over and over, but expecting different results. To yield the results we seek we must discipline our thoughts to overcome ourselves to move past where we are to get to the place we desire to be. If we believe something is missing in our lives, the first thing we must do is change our way of thinking and take the appropriate action to make that which is missing a reality in our lives. To accomplish this we must discipline our thoughts and realize that it’s bigger than the money, it takes more than filling in the spaces on a budget sheet to change your financial life, but before I continue let me clarify something. But who really likes discipline anyway? Without disciplined thoughts there is a huge disconnect that usually moves us further away from achieving any financial success we desire. This is usually because our desires are no more than wants without a plan of action, the will to achieve them or we lack the motivation to implement them in our lives.
If we truly want to change our financial lives, we must first change our minds. It sounds easy enough, but if you’ve ever tried to do this you realize that it can be one of the most difficult things you’ve ever done. With that being said although it’s difficult, it’s not impossible and believe me it’s worth it. Change isn’t something that happens overnight, with little to no effort. You didn’t create or get into the situation you’re in currently overnight. Many feel frustrated when they attempt to change something in their lives, whether it’s a weight issue, an attitude or a habit. Patience is a key ingredient to effective change along with persistence and repetition.
Research has proven that it takes approximately 21 days to create or eliminate habits, change a mindset, or behavior. The brain is a living organism that is able to grow, change and improve.
5 Steps to Disciplining your thoughts:
- Decide what you really want/need to obtain
- Create a M.A.P. to get there
- Guard your mental intake and release
- Sensor your words
- Practice daily
Pastors, Priests, Bishops, Reverends and clergy of all faiths communicate to their respective congregations. They teach people how to change their lives by following principles that have been proven to be right within their respective teachings. They have come to a place of worship to be fixed. Then it hit me. Where do people go when they experience feelings of despair regarding their financial goals and dreams? Sure we can take it to the alter, but once we pray about it, what’s next? I’ve often heard it said, “Faith without works is dead.,” but I must add that thoughts without discipline and action are dead or stagnant at best.
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