Are you stuck and feel you’re coasting through life on autopilot? It’s scary stepping into the unknown, but maybe you have reached a moment where you know that deep down something has to change? Do You Need To Change Your Life? Let’s explore this topic.
Is it time to make a change?
Often times we see people go through a big life changing event which makes them realise they need to evaluate their life. Think of movies, books (even my novel has this theme!) where someone experiences a death, a redundancy, a breakup or breakdown that forces them to change their life.
It’s like a slap in the face that we can’t ignore.
But here’s the thing, do we need to wait for something drastic to happen?
Shouldn’t we listen and watch for the signs that might be trying to tell us something…rather than continuing on until something breaks?
What if I make the wrong decision?
Of course we don’t want to make a wrong decision – giving up a paid job to explore a side hustle..or moving to another country to be with a partner rather than breaking up? There are so many big decisions that pass us in life, but a question is – what will you regret?
According to studies, the 3 biggest regrets a person has at the end of their life are:
I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.
I wish that I had let myself be happier.
To read the full Guardian article, click here
Do You Need To Change Your Life?
Are you looking for signs? Below are big signs to watch out for:
You feel like you’re forcing something
Could you have experienced burnout? No matter how much work you’re putting into something, it never gets easy?
You don’t feel happy/content/satisfied when you go to bed or wake up
I used to experience severe Sunday blues, that I would need a full day to prepare myself for the week ahead. My husband would joke that whenever we went to the countryside for a weekend, the drive back to city was horrible – mainly because I’d shut myself off, progressively get quieter and more miserable at the impending week ahead.
Constantly looking for escape?
Are you looking for escape outside your life? Possibly drinking more than usual, reading for escape, watching certain TV shows to numb you – we all do the above (especially after COVID), but pay attention if what you’re trying to do is escape/distract yourself from something.
Is your body is telling you something is not right
I was in a stressful environment and didn’t realise I was stressed until I went to the doctor and got diagnosed with IBS, triggered by anxiety. My body was telling me something, and since then I’ve changed some aspects in my life and listening to my body more – I don’t encounter this syndrome anymore.
Are you saying the same excuses?
Have you been using the same excuses for years:
I can’t afford to go, I don’t have time, it’s just not the right time, too much is going on…
It’s perfectly acceptable to not always be available – but if you are missing out on opportunities, experiences, time with friends and family – then you need to decide what’s most important. Particularly if you realise that your excuses have been the same for some time.
Listen to your intuition
No-one can tell you what to do. If you feel it inside your bones/in your gut that something is not right – listen to it. Explore what makes you uncomfortable and really pinpoint the reasons why you are not happy in your situation.
After Word
This is a big step, and one not to be taken lightly. These are not to instruct you but to highlight what matters to you – are you making the most of what you do have.
Pay attention to how you’re feeling: life holds excitement, joy, wonder, love, and you are allowed to feel this way too.
What About You?
Have you made any changes in your life? I’d love to hear what steps you implemented if you’d like to share below..
If you enjoyed this, have a look at my previous posts such as How to declutter your mind
Till next time, dear reader.
CG
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