How to Make a Fresh Start

You've thrown your hands up in the air and declared that something must change. You're ready for a fresh start. While your current situation may be challenging, the intention of making a fresh start is a good sign.

It's much better than giving up!

What do you need to change? Is it just one area of your life or do you need a complete makeover?

** You can make a fresh start in any area of your life:

1. Home.

Consider giving your living arrangement a makeover. You could move to a new home or change your existing home. Move the furniture or purchase new furniture.

Paint the walls a new color. Convert a spare room into a room with a purpose. It could be dedicated to music, arts and crafts, or meditation.

2. Finances.

Create a budget. Work a second job. Talk to a financial advisor. Find a job with a higher salary. Address your debt. Plan for your retirement.

Look at your current financial challenges and finally address them with a detailed, step-by-step plan you can stick to.

3. Social life.

It's time to say goodbye to the people in your life that drag you down and replace them with those that provide a boost to your life.

Meet some new friends and try a few new social activities. Work on your dating skills and catch the partner of your dreams.

4. Health and body.

Hire a personal trainer and join a gym. Find a diet that works for you.

Address any health issues you might have. Visit the doctor and the dentist. Try a new sport.

5. Career.

Ask for a raise or change jobs. Grab your career by the horns and learn new skills that will make a difference. Consider going back to school.

6. Belief structure.

Investigate a new religion or philosophy. Learn how to meditate. Question your beliefs and find a purpose. Read a good book each month and apply what you learn.

These are just a few ideas. You can also address your current relationships, attitude, or fears.

It isn't necessary to change everything at once. In fact, addressing one area at a time will yield better results.

** Useful tips for changing your life:

1. Develop systems that support your desired change.

For instance, if you want to meditate daily, create a schedule that ensures you'll be compliant.

Use a timer so you won't worry about spending too much time or falling asleep.

2. Visualize the change.

See yourself with a healthy body or bank account. Allow yourself to feel successful and proud. Project yourself into the future and enjoy the changes you've made.

3. Be willing to fail from time to time.

It's not easy to change. In fact, your brain is highly resistant to change. You're doing well enough to be alive, and that's good enough for your brain.

It views any change as potentially dangerous, so it's not going to allow you to change easily. Expect that you'll struggle during the process.

Commit to persevering. Success will be yours.

4. Be kind to yourself.

Celebrate each victory, no matter how small. Give yourself a pat on the back when you deserve it. Any progress is great news, so enjoy it.

The decision to make a fresh start is exciting. Give careful thought to the changes you want to make.

It's a mistake to believe that any change is a good change. There are many changes you could experience that are worse than your current situation.

Make conscious decisions rather than clinging to the first log that floats by.

Making a fresh start can result in a new and exciting experience. Aim high and be diligent. You'll be glad you did.


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