It’s easy — and comfortable — to focus only on the day-today, where you are now. When you keep doing the things that come easily, things you do out of habit, and living the way you’re used to, on and on without question, you cheat yourself.
When you never sit back and take a long view you fail to consider big questions and new possibilities.
What you do now matters in the long term!
Because when you live without pausing to consider what you really want, and what it will take to shift to make that desire our reality, you stay stuck where you are.
After all, when you keep doing things the same way, you are sure to get the same results.
It may feel challenging to get your head around asking big questions about the life you want to live, and what changes may be needed to make it a reality.
Why not set aside a few minutes to get clear? My 6-part framework is a great way to approach the process.
Look ahead and consider 6 key domains of your life
Sit back in a quiet spot and get comfortable. Have a notebook handy, and maybe a cup of tea.
Close your eyes and think about your life a few months from now, and a year from now. Ask yourself what you want that life to look like. What can you envision that connects to the desires in your heart?
Think about your work
Do you want to make changes — either in the kind of work you do, where you do it, the level you yearn to reach, or who you want to work with each day? Do you want your work to have a bigger impact, or a new focus?
Think about your relationships
Are there any relationships in your life that you realize your are tolerating, that you want to change, or maybe end? Are there some relationships you miss and want to add? Are there some you want to focus on and improve? Are there some wonderful relationships that you want to make a bigger part of your day-to-day life?
Think about your environment
Consider your living space and your work space. Does your environment support your well-being? Are there pockets of clutter around you that sap your energy? Is your environment calm, does it function well, is it a pleasure to live in? Do you have adequate comfort? Do you have access to nature, if that matters to you? What would make your environment more supportive of your day-to-day happiness?
Think about your physical and emotional well-being
Are you eating well? Are you getting enough regular exercise? Do you move in ways that make you happy, or do you want to switch things up? How is the quality of your sleep? Do you get enough rest each day? Are you irritable or content?
Think about your spirit
Does your spirit soar, or do you feel discontent or restless? Do you have a spiritual practice, or wish for a more satisfying one? Do you feel connected to your purpose? Do you trust and believe in yourself? Do you feel inspired and hopeful?
Think about the legacy you want to leave
Have you paused to think about your legacy? What are you doing now that will leave a mark that matters to you — be it with those closest to you, or that will impact your community, or maybe the world? What can you bring into your life, or make a focus, that will leave a meaningful legacy?
After spending time with these questions, you may have a few notes or pages of thoughts!
Consider what showed up in your notes
Do you realize that you want to step into a bigger, clearer, more intentional life? Do you envision being on a path to a life that will light you up in bigger ways?
The vision for your future might be focused on your work, on more personal expression, on the quality of your relationships, or a combination of factors that will bring you joy and satisfaction.
Savor the images that light up your heart. Sit with them, and begin to see them as your future reality.
Now is the perfect time to make your vision a reality
It can feel wonderful to envision a new future, and in the next breath it can feel really scary to think about stepping out of your comfort zone.
It can feel daunting to imagine yourself making the changes you envision in any (or several) of the domains — or even figuring out what first steps you can take.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and so afraid that you do nothing.
But doing nothing to stay comfortable in the short-term eclipses the possibilities for big benefits down the road.
Maybe, if you think about it, it’s actually scarier to keep living the same way you are now, and never creating the life you truly desire.
Let’s talk about your fears, and the life you really want
If you are serious about exploring what it looks like to begin making your vision a a reality, let’s have a conversation.
On a Live Big Breakthrough Call you can share both the changes you want to make in your future, and the fears and obstacles that are in the way. I promise that you will gain new insights and perspective.
And if you want to hear about my coaching programs (including the next Live Big Live!), and if I believe the fit is good, we’ll talk about the possibilities for working together.
I believe that everything great begins with a meaningful conversation. I welcome you to make a date with me today.
