To Change the World, Change Yourself

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."

~Leo Tolstoy

Many of us want to change the world, or at least change those around us.  What we often fail to realize is that when we look to ourselves and begin to change, those around us begin to change in response to the differences in us. 

This week:  Change one small thing about yourself.  Change an attitude; change your response to someone; react differently than you usually do.  Do that for at least one full day.  Now notice how others change in response to the changes in us.  Consider making those changes permanent and enjoy the impact that has on those around us.  Imagine how the world would change if everyone changed one small thing...

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and expert in helping people make changes in their lives.  She specializes in helping people discover their life's purpose and move toward living more meaningful, authentic lives.  For more information go to http://www.innerresourcecenter.com/

Change Yourself to Change the World

"Be changed and the world around you begins to change."

~Dr. Gerald Epstein

When you want change in some part of your life, change how you act and react. This works for two reasons. First, it models the change you want to see in the world or those around you. Second, it changes YOUR behavior and attitude, and clears the way for others to change as well.

This week: First, identify a change you'd like to see in some person or area in your life. Next, change your reaction to them. If you have been quietly accepting their bad behavior, change that approach and speak out. If you have been reacting negatively, change your approach to something more positive. Finally, notice what happens. When you change your behavior or attitudes, it opens the door for changes in others. The changes may be small at first, but you can always build on them.

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and expert in helping people discover resources to transform their lives. She specializes in helping people let go of "emotional clutter" --those negative emotions and limiting beliefs that block happiness and success. For more information about how she does this, go to http://www.innerresourcecenter.com/

The Relationship Between Vision and Action

"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world."

~Joel Barker

In order to have the sort of results that are meaningful, we need to combine both vision and action. When you combine a vision--how you would like things to be--with action to make it happen, the sky is the limit. And when that vision and action are powered by passion, we really can change the world.

This week: Pay attention to the vision you'd like to achieve. Develop a plan and begin to take some small action. Make sure that both your vision and action come from a space of excitement, anticipation and passion. Imagine what would happen if you continue to take actions toward this vision. Also imagine others who share your vision taking action and driven by that same passion. See how powerful this "movement" becomes?

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach, speaker and author at Inner Resource Center, LLC in Maryville, TN. She helps people create meaningful, authentic lives by getting rid of "emotional clutter" from the past, and helping them discover the resources necessary to transform their lives. She is the creator and author of Discover Your Life's Purpose: 7 Steps to a Life of Meaning & Authenticity. Find out more at her website: http://www.InnerResourceCenter.com .

When You Live Your Beliefs You Can Change the World

"Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around."

~Henry David Thoreau

As we start 2009, this quote captures my sentiments for the New Year. We all have the opportunity to turn the world around. In the U.S., we've seen what can happen when people are willing to get involved. My wish for 2009 is that all of us with begin to live what we believe, and in doing so, make our world a peaceful, healthy, prosperous place for all it's inhabitants.

This week: Spend some time at New Year's thinking about what just what you believe. How will you carry these beliefs into your daily life?

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and trainer at Inner Resource Center, LLC in Maryville, Tennessee. She is passionate about helping people find their life's purpose in order to live their lives in meaningful ways. She is the creator and author of Discover Your Life's Purpose: 7 Steps to a Life of Meaning & Authenticity. For more information go to http://www.innerresourcecenter.com/

Meaning and Money

"It is more rewarding to watch money change the world than watch it accumulate."

~ Gloria Steinem


Sometimes we get so caught up in pursuing money and our financial goals that we forget that money is a means to an end. Having money isn't about just accumulating it. Money becomes useful because of what it allows us to do.

This week: Think about what you want to DO with the financial abundance you are creating. How can you make your money COUNT? How would you like to change the world?

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and trainer at Inner Resource Center, LLC in Maryville, TN. She helps people live more meaningful lives by helping them find their unique life purpose.