It’s a new year, and you’re ready to make some changes in your life, but you’re not sure where to start.
Here’s the one thing you need to know. True change starts from within.
If you’re feeling stuck, sad, or unfulfilled, I get it. Life’s been lifing for me too.
But here’s the truth, it’s not about what happens to you but how you respond to it. That’s where the real power lies.
The change you want starts with your mindset
The first step to making any real change is shifting your mindset. It sounds simple, but it’s where most of us get stuck.
We’re looking for something external to fix us, a new job, a fresh start, or a different relationship.
While those things can help, real change happens when you realize that you are the only person who can truly change your situation.
Be self-aware, understand why you do what you do
To change, you’ve got to start with self-awareness. Ask yourself: What am I doing right now? Why am I doing it? And then, what’s keeping me from changing?
I’m not a licensed therapist (yet), but I know that many of our habits, behaviors, and reactions come from past experiences and things we’ve been through or learned to cope with over time.
It’s not always easy to pinpoint, but the fog starts to clear once you identify the root cause.
So take a step back and really look at what you’re doing. What’s driving you? Is it fear? Comfort? Habit? And once you know that, ask yourself why you want to stop.
What’s your motivation for change? What does the “new you” look like, and how would that make you feel?
You’re the only thing standing in your way
Once you’ve figured out what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and why you want to stop, the only thing standing in your way is… you.
It’s easy to blame your circumstances on other people, or even the universe for where you are right now. But at the end of the day, how you respond is what makes all the difference.
You can sit back and wait for something or someone to change your life or step up and take control of your narrative.
So, as you move into this new year, remember that the only change you need to make is within yourself. Once you shift your mindset, everything else will follow.
