4 Tips to Turn Insight Into Action

Most of us have good insights about what we need to change. But those pesky repeating mental patterns that result in stress, damaged relationships or other unwanted outcomes can make it difficult to act on or sustain a positive change.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been through the following scenario many times: You feel the need for a change and get that “ah ha” insight on what to do and you’re motivated; then a challenging situation arises and you go through the same mechanical response that has stopped you before and start doubting your decision. Or you try acting on the insight for a bit, then get distracted or forget, and you slip back. So things keep on going the way they have been and dissatisfaction with yourself sets in.

I found that by using these 4 steps, you can actually “anchor” a good insight you’ve had so you increase your ability to act on it, rather than allow it to fade away.

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Abbe A.

4:53AM PDT on Jul 4, 2012

yes!

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Bonnie M.

1:46PM PDT on Jun 12, 2012

Thanks. One of the most useless phrase: If only...... This article hopefully will prompt the reader to start receiving and listening to insights. I like the way you added- heart intuition.

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Siti R.

3:17AM PDT on Jun 3, 2012

thanks, insightful tips.

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Past Member .

9:54AM PDT on May 26, 2012

thank you

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Mary J.

4:19PM PDT on May 22, 2012

Thanks

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Quanta K.

3:06AM PDT on May 22, 2012

Thanks.

Heidi A.

12:34AM PDT on May 22, 2012

Thanks for the inspiration.

Camila K.

7:57PM PDT on May 21, 2012

definitely a timely article, thank you! If everyone acted on the positive insights they had, even if its just one a week, the world would be a different place.