When is the last time you stopped and asked yourself if you’re
really living the life you want? We live in busy times.
Overwhelm and exhaustion is becoming the norm. Why? Because we
spend our time accomplishing the tasks of the day,not mindful of
the life we are building.
So what can you do? Take action! These ten steps will put you on
the path to taking control of and building the life you desire.
Top Ten Ways to Get a Life You Can Live With
1. Say NO!
Don’t let ‘YES’ come flying out of your mouth at the first sign
of a request. Notice how often you do things you’d rather not,
and start making decisions based on what you want to do.
Remember that you always have a choice.
2. Eliminate The ‘Energy Drainers’ From Your Life
Make a list of all the things you put up with about situations,
other people or yourself. Ask yourself what purpose does this
energy drainer serve in my life and what are the benefits of
eliminating it? Commit to take the action necessary to eliminate
the drainers.
3. Set Priorities That Reflect Your True Values
Does what you value match how you allocate your time? There is
more to do in the day then time to do it- decide what’s most
important, focus on what you value, and say no to everything
else.
4. Put Yourself First
Putting your self first is not selfish; it’s actually the best
thing you can do for the people around you. Once your needs are
met and you are healthy and well taken care of, you will have
more to offer everyone else.
5. Establish Boundaries and Set High Standards
Boundaries protect your time, space and energy and are the
guidelines to how others may treat you. Standards are the
principles by which you choose to live your life and clear, high
standards allow you to easily make decisions that align with
your values.
6. Be Aware and Present to Your Life
The more you notice the process of life the more likely you are
to appreciate it. This means slowing down and enjoying the
unfolding of your life and recognizing the deeper meaning of
each event. Stop running from task to task and ask yourself, ‘is
this what I really want to do?’
7. Surround Yourself With Supportive People and Environments
Enrich your life by surrounding yourself with people that accept
you as you are and support who you are. Also, make sure that
your home and work environments are comfortable and bring out
your best.
8. Observe Without Judging
Judgment is often a way to shield, protect or promote ourselves.
See the world and those in it as doing the best that they can,
even if it’s different from the way you would like it to be.
Change your language from making someone ‘wrong’ to just being
‘different’. Accepting what is without judgment frees up tons of
energy.
9. Honor Your Spirit Through Intuition and Faith
Honor the fact that you are a spiritual being having a human
experience; know that everything happens for a reason and to
trust the spirit within you. Having faith in your higher purpose
will give you a quiet confidence that calms and assures.
10. Celebrate and Have Fun!
Take an inventory of all your accomplishments, everything you
are proud of in your life. Compliment yourself for your gifts,
strengths and talents; compliment others for the same. Treat
yourself daily to honor all the wonderful aspects of you and
your life.
Take action today towards building the satisfying life you
deserve!