RECOGNIZE- It is not enough for us to know or realize what is good or bad for us. We have to consciously be aware of what we are doing that holds us back, as well as what we need to change to get better.
THINK- Considering, imagining, contemplating and pondering are some of our most underrated and under-utilized abilities. If you can stop escaping your innermost thoughts, and start dealing with them enough, you’ll start figuring them out as well.
CHOOSE- Make a conscious determination after thinking and recognizing the realities at play. “Of course I can eat candy all day, but I recognize there are other options that will improve my health instead of hurting it, so I don’t just eat candy all day.” The same mentality is needed to change your humanity. “Of course I can keep assuming I’m right and the outside is to blame- but I recognize that it’s a defense mechanism, I’m not actually always right, and I’m responsible for my mentality and actions- so I’ll listen to others and confront my fear of my self.”