When in the midst of creating
positive change in your life and your career, it is often hard for
others around you to identify with that change. Once change is made
apparent there may be some initial resentment and even some
nostalgic comparisons to the old you. In order to progress forward
it is important for you to be firm in your position of change. If
your family and friends are not supportive of the upgrades that you
have planned for your life, create a new circle of friends and
people who will be a positive influence and who you can depend on
for support. This is, however, easier said than done. After all,
your neighborhood and circle of friends will not change instantly
and your immediate family, for all intents and purposes, is here to
stay (hopefully that's not a bad thing.)
Actually for most people their
family and friends are their 'why'. Don't think for one second that
I am insinuating that you should rid yourself of old friends and
disown family members. What I am merely suggesting, however, is not
sharing intimate details of your success plans with those who are
not initially supportive. Allowing them into your mapped out dreams
will also allow them to become dream killers. It is vital for you
to understand that, if you continue to identify with your past, you
are bound to recreate your present set of circumstances. With the
new you comes new responsibilities, and one of those
responsibilities is to protect your vision.
A mistake that we often make in
this growth period is that, while we are attempting to grow on our
journey,we try to inspire and bring those closest to us along for
the ride. As noble as that may seem, your main focus initially
should be centered on your own self-improvement. Even when flying
via the airlines of your choice, the stewardess will always remind
you that, in case of an emergency, you are to make sure that your
safety mask and life jacket are on securely first before you
attempt to help others. The same rule applies here.Once you are in
a stable place from a self-identification stand point, and your
life structure reflects that, then you can help elevate the thought
patterns of others around you. Attempting to do so while still in
the fragile infancy of your vision will only cloud your perception
of your future reality.