A fortnight ago I talked about the benefits of sacrificing your established ‘comfort zone’ in order to see new progress in your life. That is, the idea that there are certain behaviours or attitudes that may feel normal or comfortable to you, but are actually holding you back from what it is you really seek. The process of trying to turn your life around can be a drawn out, difficult one. But following these three simple steps will make the whole process that little bit easier:
1. Change your room
I’m not suggesting you need to give your room (or your office space) a complete make over, but by changing small things like the placement of the furniture, pictures hanging on the walls, removing clutter etc. all helps to give the subtle, fresh feel of a new start. If you’re eager to make the change in your life but you can’t remember the last time you reorganised/ redecorated your room, then this is the best time to do so! Going to sleep (and waking up) in an environment that looks new, helps to create the impression that your life itself is renewed. If you’re feeling really ambitious, perhaps now is the time to get around to giving the walls a fresh coat of paint, laying new carpet and decking your room out with new furniture as well? How far you want to take this one is all up to you!
2. Change who you see in the mirror
New hair cut, new clothes, new exercise program- all these things play a great part in helping you to more readily believe that change has come about in your life. If you’re getting around with the same look you’ve had for years, every time you peer into the mirror you’ll see the same old person staring back at you. Again, this move doesn’t have to be an elaborate or expensive one. What is most important is building up (on a subconscious level) the impression that you, yourself are renewed, different from the person you used to be- make your outward appearance a reflection of the rejuvenation coming from within. Looking into the mirror, instead of seeing that same person with the same old life story as has been the case for years, instead you see a new, more improved you. This serves as a great form of encouragement to keep growing, expansing and learning, to keep pursuing that ultimate goal you have in mind. Not only do you begin to feel more like the person you want to become- you begin to physically resemble that person too. Furthermore, doing this is a great confidence boost! In this instance, spoiling yourself a little could be just the thing you need…
3. Change what you hear
Perhaps you’re accustomed to making the commute (if you travel to work) with just your preferred radio station on, or you have those old favourite playlists you like to listen to of a morning? There’s nothing wrong with doing this as such, but in the process of working at turning your life around, there are going to be struggles. There will be difficult days, stressful situations, times where you wonder if it’s better to just sit down and wave the white flag. Searching the vast internet database for some great work-out or motivational playlists can be the perfect thing to have in your ear as you go about each day. Spoken tracks are even better because the more you listen to them, the more your subconscious will memorise entire sentences and passages. Believe me, you’ll be surprised at the moments when your mind randomly has a flash back to these! All the same, remembering just a few great passages or quotes can be exactly the boost you need when you find yourself in a moment of despair or a ‘rut’.
Do you have any other tried and tested tips for turning your life around? We'd love to hear them! After all, sharing is what makes the world go around...
Do you have any other tried and tested tips for turning your life around? We'd love to hear them! After all, sharing is what makes the world go around...