Feeling "stuck" - or like you aren't realizing your potential?
Maybe you need something "pulling" you to your future? Maybe you need to clarify what you don't want as much as what you do want?
The most successful people have both: 1. Some kind of "north star" that provides a purposeful reason to move in a particular direction in their life and 2. Boundaries that keep them on track.
For the first part, consider developing a "next goal" that guide your decision about what steps to take each day/week/month to move you in a direction that is best for you. Otherwise, you end up taking random choices/actions that lead...wherever you end up. Hint: Wandering is NOT a productive long-term life strategy.
Another thing that helps prevent wandering is the second issue: boundaries. It's been said that "a worthless, dead swamp is just a river with no banks". Having something to guide your "water" so it is productive and alive is critical.
(Cue wails from naysayers whining "But we don't want to live some boring, pre-determined, robotic life!")
Consider this: It's important to realize that having some kind of plan does NOT mean being restricted to everything being planned. Life is too unpredictable to expect everything to go according to plan. The most successful people create a "plan as of now based on what I know about the current circumstances - while being open to any opportunities that pop up that align with my definite dreams/desires" approach. Having and working the initial plan, but always being aware of Life's surprises/options as they become available on the journey.
This allows you to realize your optimal potential - taking advantage of life's "surprises" when they happen, but in-between those moments, forging ahead towards goals you know you want (resisting those things you know you don't want!)
But it requires you to consider, decide, and take action!
Think about it. But more importantly, do something about it...today!
Maybe you need something "pulling" you to your future? Maybe you need to clarify what you don't want as much as what you do want?
The most successful people have both: 1. Some kind of "north star" that provides a purposeful reason to move in a particular direction in their life and 2. Boundaries that keep them on track.
For the first part, consider developing a "next goal" that guide your decision about what steps to take each day/week/month to move you in a direction that is best for you. Otherwise, you end up taking random choices/actions that lead...wherever you end up. Hint: Wandering is NOT a productive long-term life strategy.
Another thing that helps prevent wandering is the second issue: boundaries. It's been said that "a worthless, dead swamp is just a river with no banks". Having something to guide your "water" so it is productive and alive is critical.
(Cue wails from naysayers whining "But we don't want to live some boring, pre-determined, robotic life!")
Consider this: It's important to realize that having some kind of plan does NOT mean being restricted to everything being planned. Life is too unpredictable to expect everything to go according to plan. The most successful people create a "plan as of now based on what I know about the current circumstances - while being open to any opportunities that pop up that align with my definite dreams/desires" approach. Having and working the initial plan, but always being aware of Life's surprises/options as they become available on the journey.
This allows you to realize your optimal potential - taking advantage of life's "surprises" when they happen, but in-between those moments, forging ahead towards goals you know you want (resisting those things you know you don't want!)
But it requires you to consider, decide, and take action!
Think about it. But more importantly, do something about it...today!
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