You know the type
of person, or maybe you ARE that type of person who others “can set
their clocks by” as the expression goes.
Your routine has become so well known to others that at times it seems they
set THEIR life clock in tune with YOU! If you
feel like your life has become predictable, unfulfilling, and boring, maybe
it’s time for a fresh start. Just remember deciding to make a change doesn’t
mean you have to turn your life upside down, but it is an opportunity to stand
back and revise your current way of life. To get a new perspective on YOU
and see if there are areas where positive changes can be made to improve your
life and make YOU the best YOU there can be. Whether it’s a lifestyle, location, or career
change, there are some simple things you can do right now to get out of that
rut and get some positive energy back into your life.
1.
Work out What Makes You Happy
Have you ever sat
down and ruminated about what makes you happy? What lifts your spirits and puts a spring in
your step? What makes your heart sing
and your energy levels skyrocket? Some people feel happiest out in nature, while
others prefer sports or reading. Maybe
you love the arts or helping people. Make
a list of what makes you happy and take action so you can focus on bringing
more joy into your life. Here is a point
I would like to stress: I’m NOT saying
that the world revolves around YOU and that only things that make
YOU happy should be the things that your thoughts become
completely focused on. But you can give
consideration to these things. You may
learn that doing things for others, making THEM happy, is the thing that
makes YOU happy!
2.
Practice Saying Yes
Most people are so
busy with their everyday life that they don’t make time to get out of their
comfort zone and do something different. When was the last time you tried something new
or challenging? Be open to new
experiences, start saying yes to yourself, and choose to do things that make
you feel good. Now let’s hold on to the
reins for a moment. In extending
yourself outside your comfort zone you must be balanced and realistic! You have to give consideration to your
physical and financial limitations. By no
means am I saying that someone with certain physical limitations shouldn’t try
to extend themselves. I’m just saying be
balanced! Some have done unbelievable
things with physical restrictions. If
you don’t think that is true just read some of the information the paraplegic Olympics
at https://www.mobility-advisor.com/paraplegic-wheelchair-paralympic.html
3.
Make a “Stop Doing” List
You’ve probably heard that making a “to-do” list may better organize our
life’s activities. But there is another
list we may want to prepare for ourselves. Once you start saying yes to the things that make
you feel good, you need to practice saying no. You need “a stop doing list”! You’re probably well aware of the bad habits
you’ve fallen into and the things you do that don’t bring you joy. While there are some things you have no
control over, see what energy-draining tasks you can eliminate from your life. Write a list to remind yourself of the things
you can choose not to do, and free up time for the things that
make your heart soar.
4.
Declutter
We have all been
guilty of it at one time or another and perhaps, right now, you will find that
you are guilty. Most people have way too much stuff in their
lives. Look around you right now and see
what’s holding you back. Clutter
includes spending hours scrolling through social media, limiting beliefs, and
bad lifestyle habits as well as all that junk in the kitchen drawer and the
garage. One of my friends had so many “toys”
in his garage that he had no room for his vehicle! Only YOU can make such decisions concerning
yourself, but by doing so you will find that your life can become a much
happier experience.
5.
Say No to Fear
There will be obstacles
to your making changes that will get you out of the current rut that you find
yourself in. Perhaps the single most
empowering thing you can do to get out of a rut is to walk away from fear. Fear will stop you from taking risks, big or
small. It makes you too afraid to try
anything new and holds you back from reaching your potential. Fear can be our ally, but it also can be an
enemy. Learn to control the fears in
your life and don’t let the fears control you.
Make a commitment
to yourself to take back control of your life and leap into a fresh start. Just never forget there is a resistance that
resides within us always trying to force us back into the rut from which we are
trying to emerge. We must control that
force and not let it control us.
However, the biggest problem is we’re only human!
QUOTE TO CONSIDER
"You have choices in your life ---
make good ones!"
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