Has there ever been a time in your life when you desperately needed change, but past failures had made you question your ability to be successful at this vital mission? If the event I’m describing is familiar to you, chances are the chorus to Micah Tyler’s song, “Different Lyrics,” will be something you’ll be able to relate to. Read these words, and determine what you need to do so you can think about all the Heavenly Father wants you to become:
I wanna be different
I wanna be changed
'Til all of me is gone
And all that remains
Is a fire so bright
The whole world can see
That there's something different
So come and be different
In me.
“One day you will wake up, and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Do it now.” (Paulo Coelho)
I wanna be changed
'Til all of me is gone
And all that remains
Is a fire so bright
The whole world can see
That there's something different
So come and be different
In me.
“One day you will wake up, and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Do it now.” (Paulo Coelho)
If you need transformation today,
here are some powerful ways to change your life:
1.
Map
out your dream life
vision It sounds simple, but few people take the time
to sit down, consult with their heart and soul, and get clear on what they
really want from their precious life.
With just a few sheets of paper and a pen, you
can map out what you desire and value in your life in all of your key life
areas: career, love, finances, health, leisure, contribution and personal
growth.
2.
Get
in touch with your inner spirit Your inner spirit is the unchanging part of you, beneath all of
your changing titles and roles. It’s important to build a relationship with
your inner spirit because it can tell you your truest dreams and desires.
It’s also an infinite source of strength, wisdom and love.
You can get
to know your spirit through meditation, journaling, reading, dancing, spending time in nature, and getting lost in
the flow of the activities you love the most.
3.
Become more
present Most of us only
experience a fraction of our lives, because we are too busy living in our
minds. We are preoccupied with memories of the past, circling thoughts and
worries about the future, and we miss out on the vibrancy and beauty of the
world around us.
This leaves us feeling busy yet unfulfilled;
overwhelmed and yet empty. When you learn to touch base with the present moment
more throughout the day, you begin to notice more magic, beauty and opportunity
in your life. You also begin to feel more calm, centered and in
control. It feels like time has slowed down and every day is a whole
lifetime.
Start
with simple steps like meditating in the morning, feeling the sunshine or
rain on your skin, feeling the breeze on your face or the texture of your
clothing against your body, really tasting and enjoying your food, and
listening attentively to others when they speak to you.
4.
Take
self-care seriously When
we get busy, self-care practices like meditating, eating nourishing foods,
getting enough sleep, drinking water, moving our body, connecting with friends
and loved ones, and spending time on things that make us feel passionate and
alive are often the first to drop off our to-do list. We’re
forgetting that when we don’t take care of our body, mind and spirit, we don’t
have the energy, wisdom or inspiration to accomplish all of the things we want
to do.
Make self-care practices a non-negotiable part
of your daily and weekly routine, and suddenly you will begin achieving more
success with much less effort, because you have put supportive foundations in
place.
5.
Value
your happiness Many of us are very
quick to let small, insignificant events in our day steal our happiness and
inner peace – like another person saying something we don’t
like, there being too much traffic on the journey home, or the
local supermarket running out of something we need. Your happiness is
priceless.
it cannot be bought for any amount of
money. Start valuing it by choosing not to let events in your daily
disturb your inner peace. When something happens and it angers or irritates
you, take a moment to observe your reaction, take a few deep breaths, and let
the feeling subside. Keep your heart open and go about your day.
6.
Take
small steps daily Making a huge life
transformation or going after a major dream is hard – but taking one step
in the right direction each day is easy, and before you know it, you will end
up where you are aiming to be.
You don’t need to know every step of the journey
in advance before going after your goals and dreams. It’s impossible
for you to predict all of the circumstances that will come into your
life along the way.
You just need to have your vision in mind,
and commit to taking small steps in the general direction of that vision on a
daily basis. When you take a small step forward, then you will be in a
better position to see what to do next. With each step forward, you will learn
what needs to happen next.
7.
Start
living your dreams today Instead of
seeing your dreams as a destination in your future, start brainstorming ways to
bring the things you desire and value most into your current reality. You will
begin to shift your energy to attract more of what you desire, and you
will also avoid the trap of putting your happiness and enjoyment of life on
hold until a later date.
This is your life happening right now, and every moment
should be cherished and lived to the fullest. Remove anything that weighs you
down emotionally and energetically. When you’re clear on your values and
desires, it’s easy to bring more of them into your reality today.
“In the search for our best selves, several questions will guide our
thinking: Am I what I want to be? Am I closer to the Savior today than I was yesterday?
Will I be closer yet tomorrow? Do I have the courage to change for the better?” (Thomas S.
Monson) [i]
[i]Adapted
from: “7
Powerful Ways To Change Your Life” by Elyse Santilli
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