The act of doing the thing Actions don’t just speak louder than words – they move everything. New Year’s Eve is almost upon us. Besides various forms of celebration people participate in around the world – lots of people make New Year’s Resolutions. The trouble with resolutions is that they are often nothing but ideas. They are made with no goalpost, no plan of action – just the idea of doing that thing. Rather than simply resolve to do this, that, or the other thing – taking action has a much greater effect. Intention to actions If there is no action set – just an idea or notion, like with a resolution – there is little intent behind it. Actions, on the other hand, planned in this way, are intentional. There is a goal, a thing to do, and an action to carry it out. It’s more powerful, more meaningful, and I think goes much further in finding and/or creating change. Taking action is an act of control. When it comes to ourselves, we have near-total control. But it’s specific in that it’s only on us. Bypass resolutions with actions When it comes to any control whatsoever – we only have ourselves. All of us are made up of ego, conscious mind, and subconscious mind. Subconscious mind is where habits, beliefs, and values live. Conscious mind is present awareness of the mindset/headspace/psyche self. Ego is who we believe we are based on the bridge between the conscious and subconscious mind – as well as how we project ourselves to the world at large. Action is one of the four elements of mindfulness, alongside thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Thus, mindfulness of your thoughts, feelings, and intentions puts you in control of your actions. https://mjblehart.com author@mjblehart.com https://www.instagram.com/mjblehart/ https://twitter.com/MJBlehart https://www.facebook.com/blehartmj/ mjblehart.medium.com Cover artist Fe Mahoney: veinsofink2017@gmail.com and https://www.etsy.com/shop/TaliasInspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices