Changes and resolutions - it's that time of year when we make them, are excited about them, start on them, talk about them. And by February, most of us have abandoned them, ignored them, pretended we never made them...

And yet, they popped up in our lives because we feel a need. A need for something different. Maybe it's a void we feel, a yearning we have had for a while, a goal we set.

And yet, why do we have the need to change and yet are sometimes so reluctant TO CHANGE?

Since my husband and I are pretty health-conscious, we already have quite a few good habits. And they, of course, help us feel a bit less guilty about the ones that aren't so great! So I got him a really nice juicer for Christmas. I wasn't sure how he would feel about it - juicing sounds time-consuming and well, spinach juice doesn't sound appetizing either!

So before I made the purchase, I spent HOURS doing research.

I mean R E S E A R C H !!!!

The ease of use, the counter space, the CLEAN-UP, how much prep time it takes for the produce, where the juicer is made, noise level, RPMs, durability. I talked to people, watched YouTube videos, read reviews. You name it, I looked at it.

I knew that if the product would not work in our already busy lives, if it took too much time and would be cumbersome, all of our good intentions would not be enough to make it a regular part of our lives. And that's really what it is all about, isn't it?

When we contemplate change, it is typically because we are experiencing discomfort or pain, or even guilt. And we want THAT to change more than anything. It isn't really about the actual thing we are changing, it's the feeling of

not being good enough
not being thin enough for those pants/breeches
not having enough energy
not having enough money
not having the right image
not having the right tack/equipment/horse
not being or having ENOUGH in some capacity

And that's what we really want to change. So why are we reluctant about it? Because it requires effort. And not just for a day, a week, a month, a year. We really, in essence, don't have a problem with change.

We struggle with the EFFORT it takes to make permanent adjustments in our lives. Because it takes sustained and on-going effort to see the benefits.

So how do we bridge that great divide between our dream and the effort it requires? How can we overcome this reluctance to PUT IN that effort time after time after time?

By having a plan, by breaking down the original goal of "X" into smaller, doable pieces. By not just understanding ourselves, but also the pieces it requires to make that dream come true.

Small, seemingly insignificant changes over time end up totally transforming your life.

Every DREAM requires transformation on a meaningful level. And this means effort. Yes, there is no way around it. But you don't need to climb Mt.Everest in a day either!

It's not about being perfect, it's about being CONSISTENT ENOUGH to have an impact.

When I designed my program "Performance Through Connection", I thought long and hard what would have the most impact on your relationship with your horse and his/her performance and health.

Your horse's willingness to give you 110% each and every time. And the secret to your success?

Consistent, small changes and LISTENING to what the horse has to say about what is going on with them. Learning how to alleviate stiffness, restriction, muscle soreness, interference with movement.

That's why I include teaching simple, situation-specific bodywork techniques to my clients.

I am good at what I do, VERY GOOD. All you have to do is read the testimonials on my page or speak to my clients (both four- and two-legged!). But your participation can move mountains.

YOUR Dream and it's realization requires YOUR participation!

Short consistent sessions are so beneficial between my visits. They not only allow you to address issues sooner, maintain what I accomplished in my session and also build on it. They also allow you to get to know your horse in a way that is intimate, deep, emotional. It allows you to connect to your horse in a whole new way. It will open up new possibilities you have not even considered. And more importantly, little changes over time will have a huge impact on your horse's performance and connection with you.

PERFORMANCE THROUGH CONNECTION

THE REALIZATION OF YOUR DREAM:

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH
A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT YOUR HORSE HAS BEEN TRYING TO TELL YOU
HAVING THAT CONNECTION WITH YOUR HORSE

So I am going to invite you to make those small changes. Contact me if you are interested in learning more!

And the juicing part? Well, I have to say, my husband is now very excited and makes me a fresh juice every morning! And the benefits are definetely noticeable even after only a week. So yes, a little bit of effort in the morning - big benefits for the rest of the day. Absolutely worth it!

Making changes - why are we sometimes so reluctant?