Have you always wanted to achieve something, but until now haven’t gotten started, or postponed it until someday?
Do you put off things you need or want to do because you have to focus on work you don’t really like? Do you have family responsibilities and commitments that always seem more important?
After a while, maybe even years later, you may still find yourself feeling disappointed with your life because you were never able to fulfill the dreams you had years before. You may also feel like you’re not able to move forward because you’re limited by current circumstances you created, or that life has given to you.
Is this where you’re at in life right now? Is there something more you’d like to do in an area of your life, but feel like you can’t at this moment for whatever reason? You’re not alone. I have been there many times.
Almost everyone has faced this at some point in their lives because we are made to grow, contribute to family, community or the world, and develop into stronger and more self-assured individuals. The same goes for everyone.
We have different goals, dreams and aspirations, but they all lead to the same desired outcome, becoming better than what we were before. So, why is it some of us have a harder time moving ahead?
To break free from restrictions you created, you have to take a step back and gain a new outlook on what restrictions really are. They keep you stuck facing the same problems, having the same choices, and taking the same actions over and over again, with no hope for a better and more rewarding life. Restrictions identify current circumstances, which also means they identify the quality of your life.
If you want to improve the quality of your life, you have to be able to break free from restrictions that keep you living in the same circle every day, for months or years. Some may say the restrictions are out of their control, so they tend to accept this reality and settle for less in every area of their life.
Here’s another opinion from people who consistently make discoveries: your reality results from the way you think and what you believe.
Being able to change how you look at things is the key to breaking free and creating the success you want. Shaping your thinking and beliefs is a powerful way to make a small change in your home, health, appearance and relationships that can improve the quality of your life in a very short time.
Now that you’re aware that restrictions started and continue to exist in your mind, you can learn how to take control of the way you view restrictions.
Discovering what’s holding you back is the first step to lasting success. The second step is deciding what you really want from your life. The third step is to ask for help. This could be from family, a trusted friend or a professional who specializes in helping people achieve a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Ranka Burzan owns a professional organizing company based in Powell River and has written several books on reducing clutter and becoming more organized. For information, go to solutionsorganizing.com.
