10 ways to change your life, starting today.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle
If you’re not where you want to be in your career or, for that matter, in your life. Never let yourself believe that change is impossible. Don’t allow your future to be limited by your age or your situation; stop being afraid of what might go wrong and start getting excited about what could go right.
The world is full of opportunities, but sometimes too much thinking can get in the way. Changing your life for the better is about picking a destination and taking one step at a time to get there.
If you try to take shortcuts, you may actually end up making your journey longer and more arduous. Getting serious about making improvements is a great start, and taking action is the next important step.
Here, then, are 10 tips to help you start improving your life:
- Don’t ignore your emotions
Remember that feelings aren’t facts. Emotions need to be honored, they don’t have to be justified. But just because you have a feeling doesn’t mean that you are right.
2. Watch for negative thinking
Sometimes we get into negative feedback loops and don’t even know it. If thoughts of being helpless and hopeless continue to enter your mind, you might just need to take a nap or perhaps talk with someone who can help.
3. Enjoy a part of every day
Look for those little bright moments that happen all the time but that we often fail to recognize. Make a point of seeing some good in every day, and you will change your life.
4. Know who you really are, and learn to honor yourself
We all fake it from time to time and once in a while, this can be a good thing, but never compromise your personal values and always strive to be your best self.
5. Be grateful for what you have
When you stop to remember what you have instead of worrying about what you may not be getting, it changes your perspective for the better.
6. Plan your day the night before
The most successful people I know end their workday by making a list of what they have to do the following day or two ahead. This allows the subconscious to work on things while you sleep.
7. Set up and stick to a routine
We are creatures of habit; and good habits, such as getting regular exercise, make us feel better. Maintaining good habits also helps us feel that we have some control over our lives. Just do it.
8. Drop your resentments
We all have them. Whether they are toward our parents, partners, or peers, resentments take up too much psychic space to allow us to function properly. By choosing to drop them, you will make your life much lighter. But the hardest part is making the decision to let your resentments go.
9. Drop the attitude
If you think the world owes you a living, you might want to reevaluate your position. It is quite possible that, by feeling entitled, you are pushing away things and people you might like.
10. Be ready to grow up
Adults have the ability to learn to delay gratification, but we also have a choice as to how to behave when things don’t go our way. If you remember to take the high road, you’ll end up where you want to be.
About the Author
Manish Indraksh is a Merchant Navy Officer sailing with Fleet Management Limited.
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