World Mental Health Day Tip: Change vs Outcomes

World Mental Health day tip:

Change vs Outcomes

Dear ,

On World Mental Health Day, let's unite in recognising mental well-being as a fundamental universal human right, a declaration by the WHO that holds profound significance.

With nearly two decades of dedicated experience in this field, I've had the privilege of witnessing incredible transformations within workplaces and in private. One invaluable tip that I'd like to share with you today, as we are all on a journey of self-improvement, is the importance of distinguishing between 'change' and 'outcomes.'

As we commit to self-improvement, it's crucial to realise that substantial changes are already in motion, they always are! However, the fruition of these changes into tangible outcomes may require more time. 

You are at a familiar fork. Today you decide to pause. You would typically go in one direction, but today you go the other. I like to think of ‘change’ as the moment when we make that decision, and embark on a new journey, trusting that if we stick to the path, the desired outcomes will materialise.

Often we make a change and become frustrated when the outcomes take time to emerge. 

So, here is a key to feeling happier as you progress on your self-improvement journey: Recognise and celebrate the changes you've set in motion. Understand that these changes are the seeds of your future outcomes, and their growth is a process that unfolds gradually. 

Wishing you well,

Oberdan