Angee's Health and Wellness CoachingAt some point in life, we all realise that we may need to change. You are probably lucky if you can get a warning or subtle nudge, but for many, change may just be the only option to move forward.
Quite often change is not welcomed by many as it is daunting and pushes you into unfamiliar territory. The fear of the unknown can be huge and overwhelming, as stepping into new situations carries risks. But sometimes, it’s the only way to grow and move ahead.
How I changed my life
In my late thirties, I realized that I needed to change my life. What I knew well was no longer serving me, and I could either stay stuck in unhappiness and the comfort of what I knew or confront my fears and move forward.
Now, 10 years later, I have no regrets whatsoever. From the moment I chose to move forward, every step has been an exceptional journey of self-discovery and transformation. It hasn’t always been easy (what is easy in this life????), but each challenge has shaped me into the person I am today, and I wouldn’t trade that growth for anything.
I should also mention that life transformation often has a domino effect. When you decide to change one aspect of your life, it’s rarely an isolated event. One change tends to have a ripple effect, affecting other areas in ways you might not expect.
For example, you may need to change your job which causes you so much stress so you can spend more time with your spouse and improve your relationship, have a work-life balance and change your habits, and eventually achieve your health and wellness goals.
So be prepared! It’s almost impossible to overhaul just one part of your life without influencing other parts—whether it’s your relationships, career, health, or even your mindset. This is interesting looking back it all worked for good. You have to be conscientious!
A realisation is like an awakening, analysing where you are and where you want to go. You have to ask yourself the right questions:
What aspects of my life need to change? ( that have a ripple effect on other parts of your life)
Why do you need to change? (clarity)
What is holding you back? (do you need to distance yourself)
You need clarity, the more honest you are, the better you’ll be able to identify the changes you need to make.
Identify Limiting Beliefs
This is a big one! Limiting beliefs are negative thoughts or assumptions that hold you back from reaching your full potential. They may sound like, “What will people think of me if leave my partner,” or “I’ll never be able to lose weight.” By identifying these beliefs, you can begin to challenge them and replace them with empowering alternatives.
Here are a few examples of empowering alternatives to common limiting beliefs:
- Limiting Belief: “I’m not good enough.”
- Empowering Alternative: “I have the skills and potential to grow, and with effort and persistence, I can achieve anything I set my mind to.”
- Limiting Belief: “I always fail when I try something new.”
- Empowering Alternative: “Every failure is a learning opportunity that brings me closer to achieving my goal. I’m improving with each step I take.”
- Limiting Belief: “I don’t deserve success or happiness.”
- Empowering Alternative: “I am worthy of success and happiness, and I will create opportunities to experience both in my life.”
- Limiting Belief: “I’m too old to make a significant change in my life.”
- Empowering Alternative: “It’s never too late to start something new. Every day is an opportunity to reinvent myself and pursue my passions.”
- Limiting Belief: “I don’t have enough time or resources to make my dreams a reality.”
- Empowering Alternative: “I can prioritize my goals and make the best use of the resources I have, creating opportunities along the way.”
- Changing Your Life is a Journey, Not a Destination
- Changing your life is not a one-time event; it’s a continuous journey. The steps I outlined —self-reflection, goal setting, developing positive habits, overcoming fear, building supportive relationships, taking action, practising gratitude, and celebrating progress—are all part of an ongoing process of growth.
- Be patient with yourself as you work toward transformation. Understand that setbacks will happen, but with determination and consistency, you can create lasting change. Remember that every small step you take brings you closer to the life you want to live. The power to change your life is in your hands, and it starts today.
