So, let me ask you something… are you stuck in a rut? Are you bored with your life and the same routine day after day? Of course you can’t be happy like this!
Stop Settling and Start Sizzling
There’s an exciting world out there with a lot to offer. Deep down you know you want to get out and take a big bite of it. Sure, it may be a bit overwhelming, and even scary at times, but you can’t let your life just pass you by.
It’s time to live those dreams, take a leap of faith, and get out of your comfort zone! But how do you get started?
Read on for some excellent tips and suggestions to help you be all you can be, now and always:
1. Decide what you want to do. Put your fears aside and step outside of your comfort zone. If you could do anything without fear, money, or time being an issue, what would you choose?
- Make a list of everything you would like to accomplish someday. It doesn’t matter how crazy or outrageous you may think it is, just write it down.
- It also doesn’t matter if your list has three or thirty-three things listed. Just search your heart and your mind and write down what you would really like to do.
2. Faith. It’s important to have faith to see your journey until the end, yet this may be one of the hardest qualities to develop. Remember how it feels to be stuck where you are with no excitement and no real purpose. You know things can be better than they are now, but how?
- All you need to do is believe in yourself. You know that countless people before you have lived their dreams, so why not you? What makes them so different?
- There really is no difference between you and others, except for the belief in the possibility for great success. You can be just like they are; you just have to believe you can do it!
3. Don’t keep it a secret. If you’re ashamed of how you’re feeling, you shouldn’t be. Many people find themselves in the same predicament. The only thing that should embarrass you is if you intentionally decide to stay in that rut! Do yourself a big favor and open up to someone you trust.
- Whether that’s a coach, parent, spouse, or best friend, tell them that you’re ready to make a change in your life and they’ll be able support you throughout your journey. They’ll encourage you on the good days and cry with you on the bad days.
- Most importantly, they’ll be there to support you throughout it all. It’s just what you need to achieve great success!
4. Take the first step. It’s time to take that first leap of faith. As much as you want to step outside the box and get out of this rut, nothing will happen without taking that first big step.
- No matter how frightening you may be, you need to focus on the big picture and the pot of gold at the end of that rainbow. Muster up all the encouragement and support you can find and just do it. Once the first step is accomplished, it gets easier!
- You deserve to be the best that you can possibly be, and deep down inside you know this. You’ll be so glad you took action – and you’ll be so proud of yourself when you celebrate at the finish line!
No one enjoys being stuck in a rut and just going through the motions of life. Don’t let your fears hold you back. After all, this is a wonderful world that you deserve to enjoy to the fullest!
Go out and experience everything life has to offer. Take that first leap of faith and you’ll never look back again!
I believe we all get stuck in a rut once in a while. It’s a challenge to get out but I believe there is no other choice. We just can’t stay stuck! Great post, Moira! Very inspiring. Thank you.
Thanks Alexandra – I agree we all do get stuck in a rut once in a while… the key is to recognize it and gain the gifts :).
Taking that first step is the key to success. It usually becomes easier after that first step is taken.
Yes Lisa – even the smallest first step can be a powerful boost to shifting to greatness!
Staying in the race. I see a lot of people give JUST BEFORE their victory. That is sad…
I agree Norma – sticking to it through the rough patches is the key to victory!
All you need to do is believe in yourself.- So true and very important because everyone has an opinion and a perspective of their reality. Thank you for your wonderful post!
Thanks Barbara – yes keeping a strong belief in ourselves is so important!
Self belief and never give up. I watched a tennis player last night during Wimbledon play through a painful injury and go on to win the match. She believed in herself and in her ability to play through the pain.
Thanks Kathy! That’s a great example of determination and victory 🙂
Taking that first step, no matter how small, is all it takes to make big leaps.
Well said Tom – it’s very true 🙂
I can totally relate to this Moira. I’ve just started a course to help my creativity and boost my ideas!
Good for you Carolyn! Getting a boost in any area we want to imporve upon is so revitalizing!
Right on, Moira! It can be scary to make those changes and take that first step…but when you do get out of that rut, life becomes so much more fulfilling. Love your post and steps!
Thanks Sherie! Yes – it’s like one of my favourite sayings… feel the fear and do it anyway!!
Having faith is so very important! Too many people give up too easily. Great ideas Moira! 🙂
Thanks Daniele! Yes – often people overlook the fact that their success may only be one more step away!
Oh so wonderful tips for getting back on track. We all get stuck at some point or another, eh? And I think taking that first step is so vital, so important and often, so very scary. And then, when it’s done, we look back think “goodness, that wasn’t so bad”…I’m there right now and taking each step, then celebrating it, is huge!
Good for you MamaRed… taking one step at a time and celebrating each one is a great way to accomplish greatness!!
Good advice! taking action is so important when you feel stuck. Just doing something small can be just what you need! Thanks for your post!
Yes Joanne – even the smallest movement froward can feel like you are shifting forward!
These 4 tips are very good. I like the one about not keeping your commitment a secret. When other people know about my commitments, that alone is is a motivator for me. Thanks.
Yes I agree Pat – when you tell others or your intentions it kinda creates a momentum all of its own :).
This is such an important key message, “Don’t let your fears hold you back.” I love your suggestions and have found the “make a list” especially helpful for me. Thanks, Moira!
Thanks Lisa! I also like writing lists – it’s a great way of calming an over-active mind sometimes.
Taking that first step, even if only a very small one, is probably what breaks the resistance faster than anything else. For me, the key is getting out of planning and into action …
Yes Sharon – taking action is crucial in shifting into a place of feeling more in control and gaining momentum in a good way!
What great advice! I think we don’t take a look around enough to see if we are in a rut…always good to check it out to see if we are stuck…thanks for the article – gotta check on it!
Thanks Liz – it’s true that sometimes we are not even aware of the fact we are stuck until we get some external viewpoint happening 🙂