Are you living life to the full, using all the magic and power you have? Are you happy or do you feel like life is passing you by?
I see many friends and family members complain about life all the time.
It’s so hard. It’s boring. It’s such a battle. You have to do what you have to do. Blah blah blah.
Excuses. Lies. Limiting beliefs that keep you small and, yes, comfortable.
Don’t get me wrong, I see that there are certain things that you just have to do for practical reasons. We all have to make a living, right?
Yet, despite that fact, I also believe that you have the ability to choose and create your life experience.
I believe in personal power and I believe that when you truly want, you can make your life matter. Big time.
Last week, we almost died. It was scary. We were shocked, but we were also grateful. This split-second of terror made me realize how precious life is and how much it matters to enjoy yourself. Every. Single. Day.
It made me realize that I do want to make my life matter. I do want to make an impact. I do want to be remembered in a good way.
How about you?
Have you ever thought about making your life matter? Have you ever dreamed of making an impact in your family, in your community or maybe in this world?
If so, today’s edition of Love Yourself Friday will give you specific ideas on how to create a life that fulfils you, thrills you and does a lot of good.
1. Get Clear
What would your life look like to make you feel like it mattered? Think about your values, your dreams, your day-to-day activities. What does living an authentic, fun, enjoyable life look like to yo? Don’t compare your life to others, but simply ask yourself what a life of joy might sound like, feel like, smell like for you and you alone.
2. Bust through your limiting beliefs
Recognize that you can change and that you deserve an amazing life. No, living your dreams is not reserved for the lucky ones, it’s totally accessible for you too. But if you don’t believe it, it won’t happen. So, begin to dig deep and ask yourself what’s holding you back, what are you scared of? What’s limiting you?
3. Take action.
I’m not suggesting you quit your job and go traveling the world, but you can add your little moments of joy and pleasure into your daily life. Do you want to paint more? Start painting tonight. Do you want to connect more with others? Call up a friend and meet her for lunch. Do you want to change careers? Start looking for different jobs. Change takes time, but if you never start, you’ll never make your dreams come true.
4. Practice gratitude.
Be grateful for everything you already have. Make it a habit to list three things you’re grateful for every single day. You’ll soon begin to see that your life already matters and that you are surrounded by love and awesomeness. Scientifically speaking, regular grateful thinking can increase happiness by as much as 25 percent, while keeping a gratitude journal for as little as three weeks results in better sleep and more energy. Pretty cool, no?
5. Special Bonus Tip: Be of service
The ultimate way to make your life matter is to be of service. Give altruistically, practice compassion and be a generally nice and loving human being. Remember that we’re all in this together and if we stick with each other, are there for each other and help each other, this world will soon be a much better place and you’ll know you’ll have made your life matter.
How do you make your life matter? Do you feel like you have to make some changes or is your life already super awesome? Share your thoughts with us.
Much love,
Anne-Sophie
For me, a big part of my process relates to 1 and 2… I am working on acceptance that what makes my life matter to me is what matters and that part of that involves letting go of my clinging to other people’s views. Accepting that my vision of a good life may not match what media says is the good life and that’s okay. Letting go of that preoccupation with what others think. I’m getting there, slowly.
It’s not easy to to let go of our preconceived notions of how we’re supposed to live. You’re so brave for learning to accept YOUR truth and creating the life YOU want to live.
5 freaking awesome steps to living the life we’ve always dreamed of. Thank you Anne-Sophie!! Woot 🙂
🙂 thanks for stopping by, Robin. I know you are making your life matter big time.
Great video post, thanks for sharing your awesome energy! I’ve always looked on the bright side but 2013 has become my year to do more than just look. I decided to step into that spotlight and fully live. The lesson for me has been about both action and allowing. Thanks for the tips.
Wow, that’s a big, courageous step, Jen. I hope that life rewarded you for it. 🙂 xxx
I really like your tips on how to make your life matter. I practice these all the time and can say without a doubt that I am living a life that matters! The hardest part I find is working through limited beliefs. This is where many people find themselves stuck. Your suggestions on gratitude and service are great ways to turn your attention on something more positive. If you are feeling positive, you will create more positive results in your day!
Thrilled to hear that you’re practicing these tips, Sonia. And I completely agree that if you’re feeling and acting positively, your life will be more positive all around. Sending you love.
This is a great post! I’m actually already doing most of the things you recommend but it is so good to see this written down as a kind of action plan. It is definitely something to print out and put on every wall :-)!
Love that idea, Nathalie.
awesome! thank you so much for posting this. a book that i’m reading that goes along with this idea is, “the big leap”…it’s a great read if you haven’t checked it out already. Thanks again! xo
Haven’t heard of the book, but will definitely check it out. Thanks for suggesting it.