The Impact of your Environment
Do you find yourself giving up on your New Year's resolutions by April? Many of us set goals and aspirations on January 1st, but fail to achieve them. The reason may be that we focus on our goals without considering the impact our environment has on our ability to succeed. Since humans naturally seek the path of least resistance, we can use this to our advantage in creating an environment that helps us achieve our goals. That's why it's crucial to design our surroundings in a way that supports our aspirations. Changing our environment is just as important as changing ourselves. When we design our environment to support our goals, we set ourselves up for success. For example, keeping your yoga mat in reach or packing a healthy snack when you're on-the-go can make a significant difference in achieving your health goals. Your space and your mini habits is a representation of yourself, so creating an environment that supports your aspirations is critical.
Designing our environment is not the only factor to consider. We must also look at the community around us. The people in our lives can either support or hold us back from achieving our goals. A supportive community can help us grow and stay motivated, while an unsupportive community can leave us feeling unfulfilled.
To create a supportive community, we must connect with people who understand our goals and aspirations. These individuals can help us design the life we want and support us along the way. Building a community of like-minded individuals can help us stay accountable and focused on our goals.
To design a supportive environment and build a supportive community, start with an audit check of your current environment. This means taking a close look at your surroundings to identify any potential distractions, barriers, or areas that don't support your goals. Set a plan to create an environment that works best for you. Identify people in your life who are supportive and encouraging, and connect with them. Seek their help and guidance as you pursue your goals. you can always start by asking yourself these simple questions:
Who are the people in your life you trust the most to help you create the life you’ve always dreamed of?
In what ways have you felt supported by friends, family, or you community recently?
Who is someone you admire? What qualities do you love about them? Why?
As Marie Kondo says “ "The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart." By designing a supportive environment and building a supportive community, we can make meaningful changes that will help us achieve our goals and live the life we dream of.