This blog is not about Gautama Buddha or amazing views on Isle of sky It is about observing, learning and growing.
In my long career as Management Development Trainer and Coach, I have always been interested in how people grow and create greater happiness for themselves and other people.
We all have habits, some of which we have formed for a long time. Some habits, eg, being tidy and organised, work for us. Other habits may be working against us...it can cause difficulties in our relationship with other people, it can even ruin our career or stop us in recognising new opportunities.
So, what about observing ourselves? In your behaviour, begin to observe yourself. For example:
- do you get angry easily?
- are you controlling?
- do you listen to other people?
- do you talk too much?
- are you always competitive?
- do you aimlessly do things to get a buzz?
- do you aimlessly do things to get a buzz?
The next step is to observe what effect you are having on other people, and
yourself.
When you see and understand this, you will be motivated to change some of the behaviour which is dysfunctional. You will then begin to change your behaviour by changing your habits. For example, by listening more to other people, your relationship with other people will improve. You may even advance your career and get paid what you deserve.
It's amazing how your life changes when you change. You may access your 'inner world' beyond your ego. More on this in a new blog soon!
As Gandhi said,
Be the change you want to see in this world.
And, as Socrates said,
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy,
not on fighting the old but on building the new.
(c) Harish davda 2020
harish.davda@gmail.com
Instagram: @harish.davda
As Gandhi said,
Be the change you want to see in this world.
And, as Socrates said,
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy,
not on fighting the old but on building the new.
(c) Harish davda 2020
harish.davda@gmail.com
Instagram: @harish.davda
Thank you. For me it is a circle of behavioural change and I need to keep coming back to the beginning again to review and start the process again!
ReplyDeleteHello, thank you for your comment. Practice is the key...until the new (healthy) behaviour becomes part of you.
DeleteI believe observing oneself is very important, however painful. We can then change our behaviour consciously. It does take time. Hey...practice makes perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I agree! And yes, Rome wasn't built in a day and practice makes perfect!
DeleteVery good advice and insight! Agreed, patience, practice and self kindness are also important (but often overlooked!) when trying to change those old habits that no longer serve. Have a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree about patience, practice and self kindness. Best wishes!
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