Carolyn J. Braden • 2 Minute Read
If You Want To Change Your Life, You Have To Change Your Life
Did that title confuse you? Life can get complicated at times, and you need to slow down and really think about what is going on around you in order to make any kind of positive change. Sometimes, the only way to change your life, is to change your life.
You need to look at the things that are going on around you, and make decisions that will be best for you going forward, but we know how tough this can be. We’re going to take a look at some of the areas in which you should start looking if you’re not sure where to begin, so if we’ve got your interest, stay with us.
Writing out a plan to make life changes is a good place to start
Relationships
The first thing that we’re going to start with is your relationships. If you want to live a happy life, then you are going to need relationships that are healthy and worth your time. A lot of us settle for less than we deserve because we either think that’s what we deserve, or because it’s comfortable. Neither of these things make it okay though, especially when you know it is wrong.
We know that a lot of you will be focusing on your romantic relationships here, but we urge you to consider your family relationships and your friendships as well. Toxic relationships can come in any form, and it’s essential that if you are experiencing any of these that you get rid of them. It’s what’s best for you, even though it might be hard at the time.
A quick poem below that I wrote for anyone about to start a new life journey, perhaps it’s you! Hear it and view it below or via our YouTube channel @carolynjbraden:
Your career satisfaction can be directly linked to your overall wellbeing and mental health
Career
Your career is another point that you need to be taking seriously. You should not be stuck in a job and career that you hate, because this isn’t fair to you. If you’re doing something that you’re not wild about while you are looking for your forever career then this is understandable. However, we spend so much of our lives at work that if you are just settling for something that you don’t like, or something that’s just easy, then this isn’t good enough.
If you want to change your life and be happier, then you need to start working towards a career that you enjoy. Nobody wants to wake up in the morning full of dread about their job, so if you have the opportunity to change this, why would you not?
General Life Management
Our last quick point is just your general life management. If you don’t like your car, look at a site like edmunds to find information on the best cars out there right now within your price range. If you don’t like where you live, move. Stop letting life happen to you, and start making active changes to better it where you can.
Once you start making positive life changes, the world becomes your oyster
As you can see then, changing your life is sometimes the best course of action, even when it seems like the scariest thing that you can do. If you don’t take any risks, and if you don’t take the time to really think about what you want for your life, you might miss your chance. Start now, and you can change your life for the better in no time.
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Carolyn J. (C.J.) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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