Is it Time for a Change?
Are you at a point in your life where it just feels like something needs to be different? For some, they may be completely successful in their business endeavors, but, inside, something is missing. Or, maybe you are the type always trying to change and affect everything around you so that your life will be different, better, happier, but, it’s not. Perhaps you’ve been doing some soul searching, trying to fill an emptiness inside, and just not sure what steps to take, then read on.
Live in the Now
As you ponder these thoughts in your mind that may be visiting your thoughts more frequent, be sure to stay as present as possible. Take action and do things, now. This is not the time to think to yourself, “I’ll do it when.” “I’m not doing it because of…” or “When I reach this age, I’ll…” This is the time to get complete clarity on what you want in your life and set your intention on the end result so that you can complete it.
Future living gets you nowhere. There is only now, this precise exact moment in your life and in order for your change to become a reality, you first must have clarity on what you want your future to be, but, to achieve it, you must live in the now and act, think and feel as if it has already happened.
Questions to Ask Yourself to Create Change
Write down these questions to yourself to get started, and be as specific as possible:
- What needs to die inside you so you can be born anew?
- What needs to change?
- What is it in your life at the moment that isn’t giving you joy or nurturing you?
1. What is needed to bring about changes in my life?
Think of action steps here and then go deeper, even if the initial answer seems unattainable. Just keep asking and writing.
2. What are the next steps? What’s practical?
It is not uncommon for people to talk about what to do, but then not take any action.
3. How will I know when I’ve reached my goal?
Set the goal so you can celebrate the success you achieve and DON’T keep moving the goalposts.
4. How will I celebrate it?
Sometimes we don’t even remember celebrate when we get there, because we’re already future thinking and looking ahead to the next hurdle. Celebration is extremely important! Reward your accomplishments.
5. How do I keep from sabotaging myself?
People tend to make excuses, rationalizations and exceptions when we set our goal for change so big we simply can’t do it. We may even just keep talking about change, without taking meaningful action.
As you keep asking yourself what needs to change, you may find deeper, more personal meaning than you expected. This is where a licensed family therapist can help. Some find that they uncover issues and concerns that they need professional assistance working through. It’s okay to get help. You are not alone. Once you can overcome stumbling blocks, you will be well on your way to greater clarity improving your ability to achieve the change you desire.
For more suggestions on how to initiate change in your life, read part 2 of this blog.
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