Have you ever thought, “I need to change my life,” but you didn’t know where to start? Then you’re in the right place. These are the same steps that I have used to start creating the life that I love for myself.
I used to wonder what to do with my life all the time when I was feeling stuck in a rut. So in this video I walk you through how to find your purpose in life. And then also how to make an action plan and set goals to design the life you want.
STEP 1: FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU ACTUALLY WANT
You know that you want to make a change in your life and that you’re not happy where you’re at. But in order to start creating the life you love, you need to get clear on exactly what the life you want looks like.
To figure it out, do this mindset exercise: Imagine you had NO limitations or restrictions. Money, time, family/societal pressure – none of these factors exist. If that were the case then what would you do? Where do you live? What does your day look like? Don’t worry about being realistic. Just let your imagination run wild, and think about all the little details.
STEP 2: ASSESS YOUR CURRENT SITUATION
What are all the different commitments, people, organizations, etc that are taking up your time right now? At this stage it doesn’t matter whether it’s something you want to do, or something you feel like you have to do. If it’s a current part of your life, just get it on the list.
STEP 3: ELIMINATE WHAT YOU CAN
A lot of our time is spent doing things that don’t serve our own personal goals, just to meet others’ expectations. Or worse yet, what we ASSUME is what others expect of us.
Now that you know exactly what is taking up your time, take a critical look at your list and see what you can start saying no to. Consider the real reason why you are doing the things that are not in alignment with your vision. Then determine whether it’s something that can be delegated to someone else or something that doesn’t need to be done altogether. On the other hand, it may be something that you actually do have to continue taking care of. In that case, see if there’s a way to systematize those tasks to get them done efficiently.
STEP 4: MAKE A PLAN
Now it’s time to break down your vision into more attainable goals. What can you do this year to start moving your life in the direction you want to go? You may have to start with very small steps, and it might take time to fully create that life that you want, but believe that with a good action plan and consistent action, anything is possible.
Once you know what you can do this year, break it down further into quarterly goals and monthly targets. The key is to take it one small step at a time and just keep moving forward.
STEP 5: MAKE TIME TO EXECUTE THE PLAN
Finally, when you’re planning your week, make sure that you are keeping your action plan top of mind. Prioritize scheduling in the tasks that are going to move you forward towards your goals over other less important tasks.
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