You are probably thinking this is a post about the histories of nuns and are probably going to roll your eyes... BUT WAIT!
If an entire group of women (50,000) can reinvent themselves, well then, SO CAN YOU! You've probably thought about reinventing yourself, but said "Well, next week" or "tomorrow." I've got something to ask then, "What if tomorrow never comes?" Think about it. Why wait when you can start today?
Reinventing yourself is shedding the negative traits and habits (and I'm not talking about what the good sisters are wearing) in exchange for a better, positive YOU and eventually a better society over all. Here are a few ideas to get reinventing yourself.
1) Get a Goal.
It's as simple as getting a goal in mind and with that, you'll do any- and everything to get there. Now what I mean by "realistic" is a bit more complicated. We all want to be at the top and make the big bucks for whatever, have nice this and that, but most people, myself included, forget about what it takes to get "there". Years upon years of success and failure, will get you there. Take into consideration other factors such as location, income, lifestyle and family. These can help or hold you back with achieving your goal.
2) Go Connect.
When you've got your goal in mind, feel free to connect with those who can help you achieve your goal.
Remember, they aren't going to pop out of thin air like clowns from a clown car. No, rather you will find them over time either via social media network, in-person at a networking event/ job fair, former lecturers or classmates and wherever else you can possibly imagine. Connections get people places, whether it's a first job or a transfer to another location; people are invaluable resource to get you to where you want to go!
3) Be Open.
Having a goal is important, also being open to change on how to get there is also important. Life, as you know, doesn't go the way we want it to go. There will be good and bad days, but being open on how to do deal with problems will make you strong. With the connections you've made, you'll be able to brainstorm and fine-tune a plan or road map to tackle a problem or situation. By being open, you'll be more willing to share ideas with your connections and see the plan through to the end.
4) Start Planning.
Goals are great, but one of the problems is getting to reach your goal. The goal maybe short or long term, monthly or yearly, personal or public. Whatever the case may be, planning out your path to achieve your goal. Now share with your connections your openness to achieve the goal you have in mind. They should be able to critique, help and fit your plan to reach your goal. Good plans are carefully crafted to sustain whatever may occur, but like I said, be open to what may come but always be positive on the outlook. With anything, planning takes much perseverance.
5) Practice Perseverance.
Finally, you've got your team, a plan and are open to new ideas to whatever may arise. Now, here's the hard part, unless your goal is going to Wal-Mart to get toilet paper, perseverance will get you there over the course of time. Nobody likes it when you give up, but stay with your goal until the end. You'll never be completely satisfied if you reach your goal in a hurried, slipshod manner. Take it easy, stay calm and be at ease. Remember your goal to reinvent yourself is completely plausible when you put your mind to it.
What are you waiting for? Hopefully these ideas can help you reinvent yourself. Remember if 50,000 French nuns can do it, you can too. All the best.
