Changing Your Future With Thoughtwork

2026 is HERE! Can you believe it?! So exciting to start a fresh year, with hopefully some beautiful white fresh fallen snow where I live. The new year has me thinking...

The results we have right now in our lives are created from the thought habits from our past.

The thoughts we are thinking today are creating the results we will have tomorrow, next week, and a few months from now.

Does this concept blow your mind like it did mine when I first heard it?

I firmly believe that thoughts create feelings, feelings fuel actions, and actions lead to results. Our results are directly linked to our thoughts and beliefs.

However, the results aren't always immediate; there's often a delay.

Let me share a personal example. I used to stress about my weight and was hyper-focused on my diet. I noticed that my weekly habits, however, didn't immediately reflect in my results. Instead, they showed up the following week or two. Our bodies strive for homeostasis, and change occurs slowly and gradually.

This principle is especially true when changing your thought habits and beliefs. Like our bodies, our brains seek homeostasis. As we work to adopt new beliefs and change behaviors, we may find ourselves reverting to old patterns despite our best efforts. These patterns are ingrained in our subconscious neuropathways. The good news is our brain pathways can change! But it does require intention and repetition.

A few years ago, I struggled in my relationship with my oldest daughter. Stress and judgment clouded my thoughts, and our relationship was strained. Inspired by a coaching session, I decided to write down the thoughts I WANTED to believe about her and our relationship:

• She is one of my greatest teachers.

• She knows what's best for her life and future.

• She learns from her mistakes.

• My greatest responsibility is to love her.

• She makes better decisions when they are her own.

Initially, these beliefs were the opposite of what I felt, and it took time and persistence to embrace them. It sometimes felt like two steps forward and one step back. But now, these beliefs are "true" for me, and our relationship reflects that.

Remember, your current results are the outcome of your past thoughts, feelings, and actions. Your present thoughts, feelings, and actions are actively shaping your future. If you're not satisfied with your current results, start by shifting your thoughts.

Change won't be immediate, but it will happen. Your future self will thank you for being intentional with your thoughts today.