Thursday, June 3, 2010

How to Rejuvenate Your Life

Do you ever feel as though you aren't getting anywhere in life? That time is passing you by and you haven't achieved your goals and dreams? Well, what you need is to rejuvenate your life and start feeling positive again.

Let go of the past

All of us have harboured regrets about the past at some time - we assume that if only we could fix what went wrong weeks, months or years ago it would solve everything and give us the fantastic present and future we long for. Well, this wish is pointless and futile and has to be done away with. Clinging onto the past is not only depressing but it is a huge waste of time and certainly not the right way to go about rejuvenating your life. Accept that everyone makes mistakes - it is to be expected. Decide to learn from the mistakes you made and then move on. It is the here and now that counts. You never know, those "mistakes" may turn out to be future blessings.

Allow fear to guide you

We often feel fearful of the unknown or of change in our lives. This fear can paralyse us and stopping us moving forward. Don't allow this to happen to you. In order to rejuvenate your life you need to see fear as a sign that something exciting is happening, that you are progressing in your life and not moving. Remember, no change equals stagnation. The unknown can be the very thing that makes life so wonderful. Just think about how dull it would be if we knew how everything in life was going to turn out. So, start to see fear as your travelling companion rather than something to hold you back.

Give it a try

How do you know you like strawberries? You tried them. And how do you know you like swimming? You tried that as well. If you don't try new things you are not to know if you like or dislike them. As children we are often keen to try new things but as adults we become more wary. Life is too short to hesitate, so bite the bullet today and try something new that you have wanted to try for ages, but kept putting off.

Take a step at a time

Don't feel as though you have to rush when it comes to rejuvenating your life. It really depends on what you want to achieve. Perhaps you long to be a novelist, yet the thought of writing a whole book seems overwhelming. Well, the best way to approach this task is to take it one step at a time. Firstly, figure out your plot and characters; next, write the first page and after that write the first chapter. By taking it a step at a time, you will soon accomplish your goal. And this applies to everything in life! By taking the steps to fulfil your goals and ambitions, your confidence will soar and you will never again feel as though life is passing you by.

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