Are There Stumbling Blocks Holding You Back In Your Life? Time For Change.

Sometimes we can find that we reach a point in our life that feels like a dead end, or a crossroads. Often the right path or option to take is never normally plain sailing, and in some cases, the stumbling blocks in the way can seem too much to handle. We have all been there, but with a new year on the horizon it may be the ideal time to deal with these things for good. With that in mind, here are some suggestions. 

Exercising could become your secret weapon. Exercise is one of those things we know we should do more of, but yet perhaps don’t do it as much as we should. The fear of exercising meaning you need to join a gym and attend grueling sessions is enough to put even the most devoted off doing it. But, exercise doesn’t need to be so strict and tough. It is more about making the choice to be more active on a daily basis. This could mean a brisk walk, it could mean a home workout you follow from a video on YouTube. It could be a swim in your local pool or a dance class you attend with friends. Being active can really help improve your energy levels and your mindset. 

Is your mindset positive or negative? Your mind is a powerful tool. It is one of the biggest things that controls our decisions and what we do in our lives. So if your find that your a little off with your mindset at the moment try and work out whether your focus is positive or negative. Negativity can really take over without you even realizing it. It will manifest in your thoughts, your language that you use, your actions and your future outlook. If you notice this try and counteract it with positivity. You may want to think about whether there is something affecting your mental health such as anxiety, depression or things like bipolar. Getting treatment somewhere like bipolar disorder treatment center or considering talking therapies could really help you to change the way you think and act, and therefore help you to live your life the way you intended. 

Could your career be holding you back? Your career can often be the one thing that is holding you back when it comes to your lifestyle, and in truth that can be because it governs hinge parts of your life. You spend such a large proportion of your time working, that if you don’t enjoy what you do, it doesn’t bring the money you need for the lifestyle you want, things can get disheartening. It is no surprise that a big reason for depression, stress and/or anxiety in our lives is down to our careers and jobs. If you feel that your career is holding you back to work out the reasons why. Find your motive for change and then go ahead and do it. Look for a new job, learn new skills so you can change your career, get your eye on that promotion and climb up the career ladder. You can do it. 

How are the relationships in your life? Finally, how are the relationships in your life? Are they good, are they settled, are they bringing you joy and happiness? Often it is the people that we surround ourselves with that can really impact our lives in a good and a bad way. Think about your friendships, your partner’s, the people you work with. If they lift you up and whether they make you feel good. Don’t surround yourself with negativity if you don’t need to be. 

Photo by Fineas Gavre

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.