The helm has to be changed! But how to achieve successful results

The beginning of a new year always seems like a wonderful time to do things differently for once. We have not been completely satisfied with how things have been for a while and would like change. We formulate good intentions and share them with those around us. We make plans and start enthusiastically and motivated, because we need to change course! Yet research shows that few people actually succeed in achieving their goals. Many even put their resolutions aside within a few weeks. Can this be done differently?

Grit

It is not so difficult to imagine what our lives would be like if the situation were different. Our imagination is creative enough. What we do not always realize is that change must also be accompanied by change in behavior, requires a lot of commitment and discipline from us, and will also be accompanied by difficult moments or setbacks and therefore perseverance. Angela Duckworth conducted research on the factors that contribute to long-term success and, based on the results, came up with the term "grit. According to her, 'grit' consists of the following elements:

Passion: strong inner drive to want to achieve what motivates you (motivation is being focused on that which moves you).

Perseverance: steadfastly stick with what you have started, even in the face of setbacks and resistance.

Focus on long-term goals: though these must be realistic, they can be broken down into short-term goals.

Mindset

Angela Duckworth saw "grit" as a character trait and indicated that she does not know exactly how to teach grit. Duckworth cited Carol Dweck's conception of mindset as an appropriate way to begin to develop grit. Carol Dweck understands mindset to mean: the set of beliefs, conscious or unconscious, that determine a person's behavior. Dweck assumes that anyone can learn to persevere in achieving real goals if one knows how one's mindset works. She distinguishes two types of mindset: growth mindset and fixed mindset. The growth mindset provides opportunities for growth, allowing you to develop grit in yourself. The fixed mindset is stagnation. How do you develop a growth mindset?

Learn how the brain works. With repetition, the brain gets better and better at performing a particular task because that is how it makes and strengthens neurological connections. So "practice makes perfect" is not just a saying.

Mistakes are allowed. See a relapse or a slip not as total failure but as an opportunity to try again. You don't start from scratch because you had already started.

Ensure successes. Make sure you don't set the bar too high, this way you will achieve success faster. This will motivate you to take the next step as well.

Set achievable goals. In addition to long-term goals, set short-term goals. That way you don't create an all-or-nothing situation but a route where every step in the right direction is one.

Successful result

Whether that is lifestyle change, change in communication or change in work environment. Any change involves motivation, goal setting, practice, trial and error, perseverance and celebrating successes. And you don't have to do this alone. Whether you need a stick, practical advice, a pat on the back or someone to share your results with ... everything becomes easier when you get help. Our consultants are ready when you need to change course and can help you get "grit" and grow.

For more information on getting successful results, contact one of the career and reintegration consultants at Puls.