I S.E.E. Me

Many of us find ourselves stuck in a rut; doing the same things, day after day, getting the same results. We are unfulfilled and wished our lives were different; better. At the beginning of each year we hope and pray that this is the year that things will be different, only to find that things haven’t changed by year’s end. We are often left asking ourselves, “What Happened?” We’ve fallen into a comfortable routine that we follow day to day; a routine that much like a favorite blanket is familiar to us and makes us feel safe, warm and secure. We want things to change, but we are not DOING anything differently to get different results. The truth of the matter is that things will not change until we change. We must change how we think and how we go about doing things day to day. Living a more successful, fulfilled life means that we must break out of that routine; that comfort zone where we do what we know. So how do we break out of comfort zone and experience a more fulfilling life? By overcoming our fears, maintaining a positive attitude and taking small consistent steps towards improving the quality of our lives. For example, if you’ve always wanted to go back to school, start by researching schools in your area and the classes that are offered. If you want to lose weight, start by replacing one of your daily beverages with water. If you want to change jobs, make time to research other opportunities that interest you. Small steps lead to BIG results. Think about a baby learning how to walk for the first time. Initially, he/she is a little apprehensive and shows signs of fear and discomfort. They are in unfamiliar territory; holding on to people and/or things while learning how to balance themselves. But, despite being afraid and uncomfortable, they continuously put one foot in front of the other until they have mastered the art of walking on their own. The curiosity and excitement of experiencing something new far exceeded their fears. As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. So starting today, make a commitment to do something different; something new; something that you will recognize as stepping out of your comfort zone. Would you rather be uncomfortable for a little while, or unfulfilled for a lifetime? The choice is yours!