New Year’s resolution don’t work, it’s obvious. Fact: Only 8% succeed at it. So, why do we keep doing the same thing year after year, expecting different results? Last New Year’s, I tried a new approach, one that worked. I created a compelling vision, in the form of a photograph that reflected who I wanted to become, not who I was. That photograph became my destination, my focus, and my target. I now had a tangible image in hands and took daily steps in the direction of my vision to become and be the person I created in the photographs. I actually used photography not to create memories, but to create my future. There is no such thing as an overnight success, sorry guys, but I will share with you my winning recipe of how to become the creator of your life.
CREATE A VISION AND STICK WITH IT
Every journey begins with a vision of where you’re going. Walking by sight is much easier than walking by faith. So first thing first: Have a compelling VISION as Tony Robbins would say of who you want to be, do, or have. This is the most fundamental step in your journey. If you don’t have an idea established in you as a reality of who or what you want to become, you will most likely never achieve it. Create a vision with your Kodak’s. Ask yourself; Who do I want to become? What do I want to achieve? and snap a photo of yourself according to your vision.
FOCUS
Oprah Winfrey once said that whatever you focus on expands, and when you focus on the goodness in your life, you create more of it. Focus on your potential, not your problems. Potential is infinite, and problems will pass. Remember to place your vision, that tangible image you created in sight, somewhere you will see it everyday and often, make it your social media profile photo, otherwise out of sight out of mind applies. When the going gets tough remind yourself why you want to achieve your dreams, keep your eyes on the prize and focus on what you want to create more of.
WORK
Do the WORK just like Arnold Schwarzenegger did. The more often you will do the work, the faster you will get there. The vision will inspire ideas, that will get you from where you are to where you want to be. Act on ideas that are aligned with your vision. Every small action, taken daily in the direction of your vision will create momentum and get you closer to your BIG picture vision. There’s no free ride to the top...otherwise we would all be there now.
PERSEVERANCE
Not accepting no as an answer. It’s that simple if one person says no to you, find another that will say yes. If one door closes, find one that opens. Keep pushing forward. Every no is an opportunity for you to find a different way that will work. It can sometimes feel frustrating when things don’t go your way or as planned, but one thing you need to understand is that sometimes your way is not the best way. You have to believe that there are greater plans and greater ways for you to get there. The no’s are just a way to redirect you to the yesses from the right places. Got it? It will take PERSERVERANCE, the same kind Syvester Stallone has.
CREATE JOYFULLY
I listened to Marie Forleo and committed to CREATING JOYFULLY, not stressfully. I believe that this is a very important ingredient, to remember to have fun while you’re creating and breathing life into your big dreams. Since you’re creating you get to decide if you want to create a joyful or stressful experience. After all everything will pass in time, hang on and enjoy the ride, the ups, the downs are all valuable experiences and directing your steps towards your destination.
Resolutions are so passé, and have a 92% failure rate. Visions are the new New Year Resolutions. In the last year, I’ve become the person I’ve envisioned myself to be. I keep creating new visions for my life and others through Phototherapy®, a groundbreaking approach to photography and get to witness the success it brings forth. Once you can see who you can become, you will emotionally connect to your dreams, you will ignite your potential that is still within you and realize that it’s still possible for you to achieve it. That vision will pull you out of your story of where you are now and push you to become who you were created to be. Ready to begin?
Visionary.Creator.Photographer. The first #1 Law of Attraction photographer. She helps you create the highest, grandest, most extraordinary vision for your life. She believes that seeing is believing and has a natural GIFT to make your magic happen. Owner and Founder of Pazit Perez Photographs and Phototherapy®. Featured on Breakfast TV, BusinessCoffeeTV, CJAD800, Success.com, Huffington Post, Wise Woman Canada, Ask Diana, Women on the Fence, Aime ta Marque & MTLBlog.