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    How can I change my life in 30 days?
    Michael Stern
    Michael Stern
    Life Coach
    Michael Stern is a life coach and the owner of Integral Alignment, a coaching and training business focused on a holistic approach to optimizing one's health, work, love, play, and spirituality. Michael began his professional training in 2011 as an Integral Spiritual Mentor through One Spirit Learning Alliance, and has been certified as both a hatha yoga instructor and an Emotional Intelligence Coach through GolemanEI. In addition to his private 1:1 and groupwork, he has hosted workshops with thought leaders such as Frederic Laloux, Charles Eisenstein, and Thomas Hübl. Michael holds a BA in Spanish Language from Vanderbilt University and lives in Portland, Maine.
    Michael Stern
    Life Coach
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    Don't put too much pressure on yourself to make major life changes in under 30 days or something like that. That's not a productive thing to do. Instead, just focus on making minor changes over time to gradually improve yourself. If you go out and try to do a complete 180-degree turn overnight, you're just going to get disappointed.
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    What lifestyle changes can I make to be happier with my life?
    Michael Stern
    Michael Stern
    Life Coach
    Michael Stern is a life coach and the owner of Integral Alignment, a coaching and training business focused on a holistic approach to optimizing one's health, work, love, play, and spirituality. Michael began his professional training in 2011 as an Integral Spiritual Mentor through One Spirit Learning Alliance, and has been certified as both a hatha yoga instructor and an Emotional Intelligence Coach through GolemanEI. In addition to his private 1:1 and groupwork, he has hosted workshops with thought leaders such as Frederic Laloux, Charles Eisenstein, and Thomas Hübl. Michael holds a BA in Spanish Language from Vanderbilt University and lives in Portland, Maine.
    Michael Stern
    Life Coach
    Expert Answer
    Too many people try to solve "being" problems with "doing" solutions. If you're unhappy with yourself on an emotional level, you aren't going to fix that by going out and exercising or eating a different diet. That said, if the changes you need to make a purely behavioral, going out and fixing your worst habits is a great way to improve yourself.
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    How do I figure out if I'm actually making progress?
    Michael Stern
    Michael Stern
    Life Coach
    Michael Stern is a life coach and the owner of Integral Alignment, a coaching and training business focused on a holistic approach to optimizing one's health, work, love, play, and spirituality. Michael began his professional training in 2011 as an Integral Spiritual Mentor through One Spirit Learning Alliance, and has been certified as both a hatha yoga instructor and an Emotional Intelligence Coach through GolemanEI. In addition to his private 1:1 and groupwork, he has hosted workshops with thought leaders such as Frederic Laloux, Charles Eisenstein, and Thomas Hübl. Michael holds a BA in Spanish Language from Vanderbilt University and lives in Portland, Maine.
    Michael Stern
    Life Coach
    Expert Answer
    Set aside regular time to review and reflect on the progress you're making. That will help you maintain focus and stay motivated. Take stock of how you're doing every week or so and you'll be able to figure out if you're getting closer to your goal or not.
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    How do I reach my goals?
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Paul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
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    Goals need to be specific and measurable. It helps to write down specifically what you plan to do and how you will measure your progress. The following acronym is useful for setting goals: SMART Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Relevant. Time Bound
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    How can I be happy and change my life? I feel miserable because I have no friends, no good relatives, little support system and no one to love. I often think of taking my own life.
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Paul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Expert Answer
    First, figure out specifically what you want to change about your life.Then, figure out the obstacles that are in your way getting there. Finally, plan specific and measurable steps that you can take to achieve your goals. It's perfectly healthy to seek the help of a therapist or mental health professional to get you started. Please don't hurt yourself. There is lots of help available. Call the National Suicide Prevention hotline, if you are feeling hopeless.
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