By Patrick Cahillane – Life, Executive & Business Coach with One Source International Coaching and Training & Founder of The One Source Personal Development Network
As a coach, I often work with clients who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives. Whether it’s to improve their health, their career, or their relationships, the process of change can be challenging and daunting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged, especially when progress seems slow or non-existent. But I believe that one of the most important things we can do in the face of adversity is to simply hang on for one more day.
Why is it so important to hang on for just one more day? Because change takes time. It’s a gradual process that requires patience, persistence, and resilience. When we set out to make a change, we often have a clear goal in mind, but we may not have a clear idea of what it will take to get there. We may encounter setbacks, obstacles, and unexpected challenges along the way. We may feel like giving up or like we’re not making any progress. But if we can just hang on for one more day, we give ourselves a chance to see what’s possible.
Here are a few reasons why I believe that hanging on for one more day is so important when it comes to creating positive change:
- It builds resilience. When we face challenges and setbacks, we have a choice: we can give up or we can keep going. Each time we choose to hang on for one more day, we build our resilience muscles. We learn to bounce back from failure, to stay focused on our goals, and to keep moving forward even when things are tough.
- It creates momentum. Small wins add up over time. When we hang on for one more day, we create momentum that can carry us forward. We may not see big changes right away, but every small step we take gets us closer to our goals. And when we start to see progress, it can be a powerful motivator to keep going.
- It helps us learn and grow. When we face challenges and setbacks, we have an opportunity to learn from them. We can reflect on what went wrong, what we could have done differently, and what we can do better next time. When we hang on for one more day, we give ourselves a chance to learn from our experiences and to grow as individuals.
- It builds self-confidence. When we set out to make a change, we may not believe that we’re capable of achieving our goals. But every time we hang on for one more day, we prove to ourselves that we have what it takes to succeed. We build self-confidence and self-esteem, which can be incredibly empowering.
So if you’re feeling discouraged or overwhelmed in your journey to create positive change, remember to hang on for one more day. Take things one day at a time, focus on small wins, and stay committed to your goals. Change may not happen overnight, but every small step you take gets you closer to where you want to be. And when you look back on how far you’ve come, you’ll be amazed at what you’ve accomplished.