Change One Thing! · Make One Change and Embrace a Happier, More Successful You by Hadfield, Sue -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title page Copyright page Dedication Introduction

You are living in interesting times Your life will continue to change You are leading an interesting life Changes that have happened to you Changes that you choose to make Fear of change Be proactive

1: Motivation: You have your whole life ahead of you

Which do you want first – the good news or the bad news? There's plenty of time then. So what's the problem? What age would you be happy with? What does healthy life-expectancy mean? Is it too late? Conceptualist or Experimentalist? Wanting it all It's your choice

2: Identification: Know yourself and what you want

The treadmill What can you do? Be honest about your values What do you want out of life? Regrets of the living

3: Recognition: The need for purpose and meaning

The 15 characteristics The need for meaning and purpose in life People who made it anyway Regret The causes of most stress You deserve to be happy The effect of change on others

4: Procrastination: What's stopping you?

Is it possible to change? Self-fulfilling prophecy Do you avoid challenges? Don't forget you have already changed Changes you have chosen What are you afraid of? Procrastination Why do we procrastinate? The good news Perfectionism Maximizers Is it possible for Mike to change? Learned helplessness

5: Inspiration: What do other people do?

Do what you need to do Hard work and determination Clarify your goal Minimize the risk: Test the market Observe or volunteer Do the research A word of caution Make a commitment Match your talent and your interest to your values Extra money without working A portfolio career

6: Preparation: What can you do if you can't act now?

Give it time The devil is in the detail What if your dream is to travel more? Be clear about what you want and why you want it Studying abroad Have a picture Gap year Compromise

7: Implementation: Finding the time

Are you a workaholic? Back-to-back meetings How to stop procrastinating Set a time limit Do you need a to-do list? Be realistic about how long everything takes The balancing act Having it all But not at the same time Want-to-do list Have a visual reminder Look back on the past week Being late Give your time away

8: Determination: Over to you

Be resilient Look after yourself Be decisive but not impulsive Positive thinking You too can be a self-actualizer Start now

Acknowledgements About the Author Image List If You Are Waiting for a Sign, This Is It.