Have you ever tried to type a direction on your GPS without knowing your destination? 

No matter where you are, no GPS will ever know where to take you if you are not clear about where you want to go, and without knowing your exact current location first!

The same thing applies to your inner transformational journey…

It is no secret that the most rewarding thing in life is to progress and to grow.  And that in order to do it, you need to stretch yourself  by taking uncomfortable action and  by facing  your fears.

But that need for variety and growth, often conflicts with your need for certainty and safety. The need to stay calm, and to not rock the boat when things are going well…

So, how do you find the balance between these two forces? 

I believe in order to live a joyful and fulfilling life, you need to consciously  reintroduce variety in your life! Things that will help you grow, expand, so that you can learn new things…

Otherwise, you’ll start feeling antsy and you might start unconsciously looking for challenges that could not be good for you, just to spice things up and to feel more alive! That’s when we start fighting with the people we love the most, when we create unnecessary conflicts just to feel the rush of adrenaline!

But change is scary, it’s hard, right? 

“What if I try something new and it doesn’t work out?” you might be asking yourself. 

so, let me ask you: “Is that fear bigger and more uncomfortable than the feeling you have right now, knowing that you could live more, feel more, love more, and that you’re perhaps playing too small?”

If that is you, please read carefully  the 4 steps that have given me the clarity I needed to make important decisions even when I was scared!

Now grab your notebook and start answering these questions. Do it full heartedly, consciously, do not cut corners!

STEP 1: CURRENT STATUS

How does your life look and feel like, right now?

The first step to the vibrant life of your dreams, created by you and customized to fulfill your deepest desires, is to gain clarity on what are the aspects of our life that no longer work for you.

Please do not sugar coat anything, the transformation begins when you become aware and accept the issues you are currently facing, exactly how they are. I strongly recommend not exaggerating or downplaying anything!

STEP 2: ONE YEAR GOALS

How do you want your life to look and feel like in a year?

Now that you became aware what are the aspects of your life you want to change, let’s find a vision for what you want to replace them with. But let’s do this in a different way.

Close your eyes and imagine it is a year from today and you had the most fulfilling year of your life! You’re glowing, you have a permanent smile on your face and you have never felt better.

Maybe you turned your health around, you saved your romantic relationship and are more in love than ever. Or perhaps you left the job you dreaded for the past few years and started your own business.

Now write down this vision for yourself, feel it with every molecule in your body, visualize every specific detail, let these emotions consume you. Just write until you cover every little detail and you feel it’s already happening.

STEP 3: WHY IS THIS VISION SO IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Why do you want this so badly?

Emotions have enormous power and are what drives all of us! Emotions start wars and create peace, they drive our romantic lives and friendships.

In fact, every decision we make is fueled by the desire to move towards pleasure or to run away from pain. In creating a new vision for your life, it is absolutely necessary to connect to WHY we want it.

Wether you are moving away from a painful situation or moving towards happiness and fulfillment, the emotions you attach to your vision will be the fuel that will motivate you to keep on working towards your goals on hard days.

You might get tempted to give up on the powerful vision for your future when you have to make the hard decisions, when you feel overwhelmed or when you get disappointed at yourself or others. That’s why I invite you to become really clear about WHY you want this, so that you will never give up!

STEP 4: WHAT ARE THE NEW CAPABILITIES YOU WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION?

Please identify the skills you’ll need to learn to turn your vision into a reality!

Who will you have to become to live up to your vision? What capabilities will you need? Would you have to learn to love deeper, to say no to things that don’t serve you, to take uncomfortable action and become a go getter?

Will you have to become better at listening, be more disciplined, more flexible? And what is the mindset you will need not to give up when things get difficult?

If you are ready to take your life to the next level and you need more help getting there, check out my new course “Empty-Nest, Now what?” https://noelrippe.mastermind.com/masterminds/44970

Stay tuned for more tips on how to create the life of your dreams!